Prepare against Petr Silhan
Czechia · World #24,925 classical · FIDE ID 309214
Our database contains 97 games by Petr Silhan, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Silhan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Silhan 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 | 2,018 | 2,109 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 39 | 29 | 29 | 40.2% |
| As White | 55 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Silhan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Silhan's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 72.7% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 23.6% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Silhan usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Silhan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Silhan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Silhan usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Silhan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Silhan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Petr Silhan's chess games
All 97 games by Petr Silhan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 39 wins, 29 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Petr Kucera | 2,195 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | D07 |
| Nov 2021 | Jaroslav Illetsko | 2,159 | chT1W-CZE 2122 | B40 |
| Jan 2017 | Zdenek Janda | 2,119 | chT2B-CZE 1617 | D02 |
| Dec 2022 | Miroslav Marek | 2,101 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | B23 |
| Jan 2018 | Jan Novacek | 2,093 | chT2B-CZE 1718 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,107 |
| chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,170 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,914 |
| Prague Golden Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,276 |
| chT1W-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Silhan's chess games?
97 games by Petr Silhan, from May 2010 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 Silhan has played.
What does Petr Silhan play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Petr Silhan opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Silhan answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Petr Silhan play as White?
As White, Petr Silhan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Silhan play as Black?
As Black, Petr Silhan most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Petr Silhan's FIDE rating?
Petr Silhan is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Petr Silhan played?
Our database contains 97 games by Petr Silhan, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 29 draws, 29 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Silhan?
97 games by Petr Silhan 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.