Prepare against Petr Vanhara
Czechia · World #73,694 classical · FIDE ID 331732
When preparing against Petr Vanhara, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 52 games by Petr Vanhara, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Vanhara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Vanhara 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 | 1,809 | 1,909 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,842 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 13 | 25 | 26.9% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Vanhara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Vanhara's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 81.5% | 38.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Vanhara usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Vanhara usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Vanhara usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vanhara usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Vanhara usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Petr Vanhara's chess games
All 52 games by Petr Vanhara in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Frantisek Folta | 1,800 | Valasska Bystrice Open | B71 |
| Sep 2013 | Jan Vanicek | 1,744 | Valasska Bystrice Open | D47 |
| Sep 2013 | Vladislav Bambusek | 1,738 | Valasska Bystrice Open | B45 |
| Sep 2013 | Zdenek Romanek | 1,662 | Valasska Bystrice Open | B98 |
| Sep 2017 | Ivan Oktavec | 1,602 | Valasska Bystrice Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2017 | 36 | 16 | 1,656 |
| 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,738 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2014 | 6 | 0 | 1,942 |
| Vlcnov Oharka Memorial | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Vanhara's chess games?
52 games by Petr Vanhara, from Oct 2006 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 Vanhara has played.
What does Petr Vanhara play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Petr Vanhara opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Vanhara answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Petr Vanhara play as White?
As White, Petr Vanhara's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Vanhara play as Black?
As Black, Petr Vanhara most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Petr Vanhara's FIDE rating?
Petr Vanhara is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Petr Vanhara played?
Our database contains 52 games by Petr Vanhara, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Vanhara?
52 games by Petr Vanhara 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.