Prepare against Petr Paldus
Czechia · World #39,778 classical · FIDE ID 317950
Our database contains 448 games by Petr Paldus, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Paldus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Paldus 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 | 1,936 | 2,111 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,019 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,036 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 448 | 157 | 128 | 163 | 35.0% |
| As White | 228 | 82 | 63 | 83 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 220 | 75 | 65 | 80 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Paldus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Paldus's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 215 | 94.3% | 50.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.8% | 12.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Paldus usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Paldus usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Paldus usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Paldus usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Paldus usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Paldus usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 64.6% | 49.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 19.2% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 16 | 16.2% | 53.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 57.9% | 55.7% |
| d6 | 17 | 22.4% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 11.8% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Petr Paldus's chess games
All 448 games by Petr Paldus in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 157 wins, 128 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 74 | 22/24/28 | 29.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Boguslaw Latas | 2,276 | 4th Plzen Open | A90 |
| Jul 2018 | Alexander V Filipenko | 2,266 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open B | B20 |
| Jan 1997 | Petr Kacirek | 2,260 | Klatovy Open A | B06 |
| May 2006 | Jan Juptner | 2,236 | Janske Lazne Open A | A36 |
| Nov 2018 | Jonas Eret | 2,223 | 10th Plzen Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 45 | 22 | 2,112 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 22 | 12 | 2,009 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2011 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,054 |
| Marianske Lazne Open 50+ | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| Novy Bor Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Paldus's chess games?
448 games by Petr Paldus, from Jan 2005 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 Paldus has played.
What does Petr Paldus play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Petr Paldus opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Paldus answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Petr Paldus play as White?
As White, Petr Paldus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (74 games, 29.7% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Paldus play as Black?
As Black, Petr Paldus most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Petr Paldus's FIDE rating?
Petr Paldus is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Petr Paldus played?
Our database contains 448 games by Petr Paldus, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 128 draws, 163 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Paldus?
448 games by Petr Paldus 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.