Prepare against Petr Svoboda
Czechia · World #69,667 classical · FIDE ID 311189
When preparing against Petr Svoboda, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Petr Svoboda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Svoboda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Svoboda 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 | 1,822 | 2,088 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 2,088 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 2,088 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 24.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Svoboda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Svoboda's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues b3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Petr Svoboda's chess games
All 37 games by Petr Svoboda 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Nikita Maiorov | 1,914 | 30th Pardubice Open Rapid | D04 |
| Apr 2021 | Hana Modrova | 1,816 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B07 |
| Jul 2023 | Tereza Radmila Sulcova | 1,703 | 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | A81 |
| Jul 2023 | Zbynek Juros | 1,637 | 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | A04 |
| Apr 2021 | Petr Mikolas | 1,469 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,655 |
| 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,682 |
| 30th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,765 |
| 33rd Pardubice Rapid Open | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,835 |
| 35th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Svoboda's chess games?
37 games by Petr Svoboda, 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 Svoboda has played.
What does Petr Svoboda play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Petr Svoboda opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Svoboda answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Petr Svoboda play as White?
As White, Petr Svoboda's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Svoboda play as Black?
As Black, Petr Svoboda most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Petr Svoboda's FIDE rating?
Petr Svoboda is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Petr Svoboda played?
Our database contains 37 games by Petr Svoboda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Svoboda?
37 games by Petr Svoboda 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.