Prepare against Petr Mach
CM · Czechia · World #13,168 classical · FIDE ID 383546
Our database contains 143 games by Petr Mach, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Mach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Mach before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,126 | 2,205 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,059 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,077 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 36 | 60 | 47 | 25.2% |
| As White | 74 | 21 | 36 | 17 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 69 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Mach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Mach's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 39 | 52.7% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 20 | 27.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 12.2% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.8% | 20.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Mach usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mach usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Mach usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Mach usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mach usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mach usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 57.1% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 25.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 43.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Petr Mach's chess games
All 143 games by Petr Mach in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 36 wins, 60 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/11/2 | 31.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D73 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Jan Docekal | 2,261 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | B01 |
| Mar 2020 | Ondrej Nytra | 2,181 | ch-CZE U16 | B84 |
| Oct 2022 | Petr Benes | 2,121 | chT1W-CZE 2223 | E06 |
| Nov 2022 | Matous Hlavina | 2,118 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | D02 |
| Nov 2022 | Hana Pirklova | 2,109 | chT1W-CZE 2223 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U20 | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 2,059 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,483 |
| 26th EU-ch U12 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,554 |
| Harrachov Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,065 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,727 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,352 |
| Pardubice Kraj Open G | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Mach's chess games?
143 games by Petr Mach, from Jun 2014 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Petr Mach has played.
What does Petr Mach play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Petr Mach opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Mach answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games).
What openings does Petr Mach play as White?
As White, Petr Mach's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Mach play as Black?
As Black, Petr Mach most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Petr Mach's FIDE rating?
Petr Mach is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Petr Mach played?
Our database contains 143 games by Petr Mach, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 60 draws, 47 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Mach?
143 games by Petr Mach reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.