Prepare against Petr Vanek
CM · Czechia · World #32,960 classical · FIDE ID 305324
Our database contains 152 games by Petr Vanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Vanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Vanek 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 | 1,969 | 2,232 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,118 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 27 | 74 | 51 | 17.8% |
| As White | 79 | 12 | 41 | 26 | 15.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 15 | 33 | 25 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Vanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Vanek's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 100.0% | 41.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Vanek usually continues Nc3 (41.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Vanek usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vanek usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 95.6% | 41.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 88.9% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Petr Vanek's chess games
All 152 games by Petr Vanek 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: 27 wins, 74 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 7/10/12 | 24.1% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Martin Pribyl | 2,354 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | A49 |
| Dec 2016 | Jan Sodoma | 2,346 | chT1W-CZE 1617 | C60 |
| Feb 2009 | Lubomir Neckar | 2,337 | chT2C-CZE 0809 | B02 |
| Nov 2019 | Dragan Tesic | 2,310 | 35th EU-Cup | B25 |
| Mar 2015 | Miroslav Jurasek | 2,273 | chT-CZE 1W 1415 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,186 |
| chT1W-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| chT2A-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,105 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,919 |
| chT1W-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Vanek's chess games?
152 games by Petr Vanek, 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 Vanek has played.
What does Petr Vanek play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Petr Vanek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Vanek answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Petr Vanek play as White?
As White, Petr Vanek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Vanek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Vanek most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Petr Vanek's FIDE rating?
Petr Vanek is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Petr Vanek played?
Our database contains 152 games by Petr Vanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 74 draws, 51 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Vanek?
152 games by Petr Vanek 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.