Prepare against Petr Svancara
Czechia · World #20,565 classical · FIDE ID 317730
Our database contains 253 games by Petr Svancara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Svancara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Svancara 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 | 2,052 | 2,244 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,094 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,137 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 89 | 88 | 76 | 35.2% |
| As White | 132 | 40 | 51 | 41 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 121 | 49 | 37 | 35 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Svancara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Svancara's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 37.9% | 38.0% |
| c4 | 38 | 28.8% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 31 | 23.5% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 9.8% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Svancara usually continues Nc3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Svancara usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Svancara usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Svancara usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Svancara usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Svancara usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 56.6% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 22.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 15.1% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 83.0% | 55.1% |
| f5 | 8 | 17.0% | 62.5% |
Petr Svancara's chess games
All 253 games by Petr Svancara 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: 89 wins, 88 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A36 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Radoslaw Jedynak | 2,396 | 19th Olomouc Open | A87 |
| Dec 2002 | Karel Kleberc | 2,311 | chT-MOR 0203 | B23 |
| Jan 2018 | Jiri Bolacky | 2,239 | chT-CZE 2F 1718 | B23 |
| Feb 2022 | Vit Kratochvil | 2,229 | chT1E-CZE 2122 | A36 |
| Nov 2002 | Radim Cernin | 2,225 | chT-MOR 0203 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olomouc Open | 2012 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,230 |
| chT2M-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,275 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,093 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,108 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,029 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Svancara's chess games?
253 games by Petr Svancara, 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 Svancara has played.
What does Petr Svancara play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Petr Svancara opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Svancara answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Petr Svancara play as White?
As White, Petr Svancara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 17.6% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Svancara play as Black?
As Black, Petr Svancara most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Petr Svancara's FIDE rating?
Petr Svancara is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Petr Svancara played?
Our database contains 253 games by Petr Svancara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 88 draws, 76 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Svancara?
253 games by Petr Svancara 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.