Prepare against Petr Pokorny
Czechia · World #15,583 classical · FIDE ID 311561
When preparing against Petr Pokorny, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 492 games by Petr Pokorny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Pokorny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Pokorny 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 | 2,099 | 2,292 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,231 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,227 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 492 | 167 | 242 | 83 | 33.9% |
| As White | 257 | 104 | 122 | 31 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 235 | 63 | 120 | 52 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Pokorny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Pokorny's side.
First moves as White (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 254 | 98.8% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues c4 (73.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 57.8% | 52.2% |
| c5 | 43 | 37.1% | 64.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.3% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 58.9% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 14 | 19.2% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 9 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.8% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
Petr Pokorny's chess games
All 492 games by Petr Pokorny 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: 167 wins, 242 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 56 | 25/27/4 | 44.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 12/10/4 | 46.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 7/13/4 | 29.2% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 22 | 12/9/1 | 54.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 9 | 0/8/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 38 | 8/25/5 | 21.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 4/11/3 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 0/9/4 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,374 | Brno Trade Open | E32 |
| Jan 2013 | Lubomir Neckar | 2,360 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | E18 |
| Jan 2009 | Pavel Stehno | 2,351 | chT-CZE 0809 | C28 |
| Jul 2006 | Anna Burtasova | 2,311 | Pardubice Open A | A45 |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Constantinou | 2,298 | 5th Brno Open | B37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras Open A | 2014 | 45 | 28.5 | 2,113 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2021 | 27 | 17 | 2,096 |
| Brno Open | 2022 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,193 |
| Brno Duras Open | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 2,155 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,192 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| chT2A-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,125 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Pokorny's chess games?
492 games by Petr Pokorny, 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 Pokorny has played.
What does Petr Pokorny play on the first move as White?
Across 257 games with White in our database, Petr Pokorny opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Pokorny answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Petr Pokorny play as White?
As White, Petr Pokorny's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (56 games, 44.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (24 games, 29.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 257 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Pokorny play as Black?
As Black, Petr Pokorny most often plays: Petrov's Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Petr Pokorny's FIDE rating?
Petr Pokorny is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Petr Pokorny played?
Our database contains 492 games by Petr Pokorny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 242 draws, 83 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Pokorny?
492 games by Petr Pokorny 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.