Prepare against Petr Matejka
Czechia · World #39,541 classical · FIDE ID 310883
Our database contains 128 games by Petr Matejka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Matejka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Matejka 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 | 1,937 | 2,171 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,049 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 43 | 47 | 38 | 33.6% |
| As White | 64 | 26 | 16 | 22 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 17 | 31 | 16 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Matejka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Matejka's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 92.2% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Matejka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Matejka usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Matejka usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Matejka usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 91.4% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.6% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Petr Matejka's chess games
All 128 games by Petr Matejka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 43 wins, 47 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A83 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Martina Korenova | 2,300 | ch-CZE Open | B22 |
| Jan 2011 | Zdenek Adamek | 2,252 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | D76 |
| Jan 2002 | Milan Rybak | 2,244 | chTV-CZE 0102 | B19 |
| Apr 2017 | Eduard Prandstetter | 2,235 | chT1W-CZE 1617 | D60 |
| Jan 2017 | Pavel Postupa | 2,216 | chT1W-CZE 1617 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,141 |
| chT2A-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,162 |
| chT2A-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-CZE Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,285 |
| chT2A-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,908 |
| chT1W-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,219 |
| chT2C-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Matejka's chess games?
128 games by Petr Matejka, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Matejka has played.
What does Petr Matejka play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Petr Matejka opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Matejka answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Petr Matejka play as White?
As White, Petr Matejka's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Matejka play as Black?
As Black, Petr Matejka most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Petr Matejka's FIDE rating?
Petr Matejka is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Petr Matejka played?
Our database contains 128 games by Petr Matejka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 47 draws, 38 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Matejka?
128 games by Petr Matejka 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.