Prepare against Petr Valenta
Czechia · World #88,563 classical · FIDE ID 326674
When preparing against Petr Valenta, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Petr Valenta, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Valenta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Valenta 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 | 1,762 | 1,972 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,931 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 54 | 53 | 66 | 31.2% |
| As White | 81 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 92 | 26 | 28 | 38 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Valenta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Valenta's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 46.9% | 46.1% |
| c4 | 36 | 44.4% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Valenta usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Valenta usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Valenta usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Valenta usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Valenta usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Valenta usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 86.4% | 45.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 52.4% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Petr Valenta's chess games
All 173 games by Petr Valenta in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 54 wins, 53 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 3/8/10 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Martin Skliba | 2,318 | 10th Litomysl Open | E60 |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Bartos | 2,242 | 6th Teplice Open | D95 |
| Jun 2007 | Karel Dusbaba | 2,075 | 2nd Teplice Open | D00 |
| Oct 2007 | Alois Bartos | 2,069 | Sec Open A | E61 |
| Jun 2013 | Stephan Brem | 2,065 | 8th Teplice Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2008 | 27 | 12.5 | 1,792 |
| Volyne Open B | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,601 |
| Harrachov Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| Sec Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,918 |
| 4th Teplice Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| Sec Svetla Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| 2nd Teplice Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| Hrdonov Fontana Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Valenta's chess games?
173 games by Petr Valenta, from Jul 2005 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 Valenta has played.
What does Petr Valenta play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Petr Valenta opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Valenta answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Petr Valenta play as White?
As White, Petr Valenta's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Valenta play as Black?
As Black, Petr Valenta most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Petr Valenta's FIDE rating?
Petr Valenta is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Petr Valenta played?
Our database contains 173 games by Petr Valenta, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 53 draws, 66 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Valenta?
173 games by Petr Valenta 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.