Prepare against Petr Ruzicka
FM · Czechia · World #9,070 classical · FIDE ID 304069
Our database contains 173 games by Petr Ruzicka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Ruzicka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Ruzicka 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 | 2,184 | 2,309 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,168 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,201 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 34 | 95 | 44 | 19.7% |
| As White | 85 | 21 | 46 | 18 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 13 | 49 | 26 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Ruzicka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Ruzicka's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 43 | 50.6% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 20.0% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 17 | 20.0% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.2% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues g3 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 71.4% | 42.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 96.8% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Petr Ruzicka's chess games
All 173 games by Petr Ruzicka 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: 34 wins, 95 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Petr Bazant | 2,384 | chT-MOR 0405 | B31 |
| Sep 2008 | Karol Motuz | 2,339 | Tatry Open | A34 |
| Mar 2008 | Ladislav Kotan | 2,334 | Olomouc Friendship | B30 |
| Feb 2018 | Milan Pastircak | 2,329 | chT1E-CZE 1718 | B48 |
| Jan 2020 | Jakub Rabatin | 2,303 | chT1E-CZE 1920 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2012 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,276 |
| chT-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,148 |
| chT1E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| chT1E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,206 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,231 |
| Ostroda Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| chT1-CZE East 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,227 |
| Olomouc IM-B | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Ruzicka's chess games?
173 games by Petr Ruzicka, 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 Ruzicka has played.
What does Petr Ruzicka play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Petr Ruzicka opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Ruzicka answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Petr Ruzicka play as White?
As White, Petr Ruzicka's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Ruzicka play as Black?
As Black, Petr Ruzicka most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Petr Ruzicka's FIDE rating?
Petr Ruzicka is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Petr Ruzicka played?
Our database contains 173 games by Petr Ruzicka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 95 draws, 44 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Ruzicka?
173 games by Petr Ruzicka 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.