Prepare against Petr Sprenar
FM · Czechia · World #2,411 classical · FIDE ID 397164
When preparing against Petr Sprenar, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 342 games by Petr Sprenar, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Sprenar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Sprenar 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 | 2,362 | 2,362 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,256 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,236 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 342 | 155 | 91 | 96 | 45.3% |
| As White | 170 | 89 | 45 | 36 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 172 | 66 | 46 | 60 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Sprenar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Sprenar's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 89.4% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.1% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Sprenar usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sprenar usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Sprenar usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sprenar usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Sprenar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Sprenar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 66.3% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 21 | 26.3% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 63.6% | 58.6% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 21.8% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 14.5% | 25.0% |
Petr Sprenar's chess games
All 342 games by Petr Sprenar in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Aug 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: 155 wins, 91 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 46 | 20/15/11 | 43.5% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Dennis Wagner | 2,584 | Titled Tue Early | E05 |
| Jun 2025 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Jun 2025 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Sep 2022 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | D07 |
| May 2023 | Balazs Csonka | 2,496 | Titled Tue Early | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 84 | 43.5 | 2,305 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 15 | 8 | 2,128 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,268 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,375 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
| 27th Klatovy Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,393 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,221 |
| Nepomuk-A | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Sprenar's chess games?
342 games by Petr Sprenar, from Jun 2015 to Aug 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 Sprenar has played.
What does Petr Sprenar play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Petr Sprenar opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Sprenar answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Petr Sprenar play as White?
As White, Petr Sprenar's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Sprenar play as Black?
As Black, Petr Sprenar most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Petr Sprenar's FIDE rating?
Petr Sprenar is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Petr Sprenar played?
Our database contains 342 games by Petr Sprenar, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 91 draws, 96 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Sprenar?
342 games by Petr Sprenar 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.