Prepare against Petr Sobotnik
Czechia · World #41,751 classical · FIDE ID 359009
Our database contains 89 games by Petr Sobotnik, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Sobotnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Sobotnik 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 | 1,927 | 2,020 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,943 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 33 | 33 | 23 | 37.1% |
| As White | 44 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Sobotnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Sobotnik's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 42 | 95.5% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sobotnik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sobotnik usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sobotnik usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sobotnik usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sobotnik usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 86.2% | 52.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Petr Sobotnik's chess games
All 89 games by Petr Sobotnik in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 33 wins, 33 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Jaroslav Odehnal | 2,100 | Nachod Open | A25 |
| Jul 2012 | Jiri Groh | 2,054 | Nachod Open | A20 |
| Jul 2012 | Jan Gerych | 2,052 | Nachod Open | A48 |
| Jul 2011 | Milan Lizner | 2,052 | 9th Nachod Open | A42 |
| Nov 2019 | Jaroslav Flasar | 2,050 | chT2D-CZE 1920 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Seniors 60 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,980 |
| 11th Nachod Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,939 |
| Rychnov Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,933 |
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,158 |
| Janske Lazne Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,857 |
| 9th Nachod Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,141 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Sobotnik's chess games?
89 games by Petr Sobotnik, from Nov 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 Sobotnik has played.
What does Petr Sobotnik play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Petr Sobotnik opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Sobotnik answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Petr Sobotnik play as White?
As White, Petr Sobotnik's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Sobotnik play as Black?
As Black, Petr Sobotnik most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Petr Sobotnik's FIDE rating?
Petr Sobotnik is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (May 2015).
How many games has Petr Sobotnik played?
Our database contains 89 games by Petr Sobotnik, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 33 draws, 23 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Sobotnik?
89 games by Petr Sobotnik 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.