Prepare against Petr Velicka
GM · Czechia · World #3,063 classical · FIDE ID 300659
When preparing against Petr Velicka, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 14.3% over 252 games.
Our database contains 2,186 games by Petr Velicka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Petr Velicka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Velicka 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 | 2,333 | 2,519 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,284 | 2,505 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,295 | 2,487 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,186 | 756 | 1,093 | 337 | 34.6% |
| As White | 1,085 | 415 | 539 | 131 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 1,101 | 341 | 554 | 206 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Velicka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Velicka's side.
First moves as White (1,084 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 949 | 87.5% | 62.6% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 6.7% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 44 | 4.1% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 16 | 1.5% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Velicka usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Velicka usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Velicka usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Velicka usually continues c4 (73.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Velicka usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Velicka usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (460 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 206 | 44.8% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 99 | 21.5% | 67.2% |
| e5 | 86 | 18.7% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 49 | 10.7% | 68.4% |
| d5 | 14 | 3.0% | 67.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 297 | 72.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 102 | 24.8% | 65.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 1.7% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Petr Velicka's chess games
All 2,186 games by Petr Velicka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 756 wins, 1,093 draws, 337 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 140 | 50/76/14 | 35.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 124 | 33/77/14 | 26.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 111 | 48/47/16 | 43.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 56 | 25/29/2 | 44.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 12/15/5 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 31 | 12/14/5 | 38.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 14/11/6 | 45.2% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 30 | 12/14/4 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 29 | 11/13/5 | 37.9% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 29 | 9/16/4 | 31.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 252 | 36/158/58 | 14.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 84 | 39/31/14 | 46.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 60 | 20/32/8 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 54 | 18/30/6 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 42 | 11/25/6 | 26.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 42 | 16/18/8 | 38.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 38 | 14/15/9 | 36.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 13/15/9 | 35.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 36 | 7/22/7 | 19.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 35 | 8/20/7 | 22.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Ian Rogers | 2,618 | chT-CZE 9899 | B01 |
| Aug 2004 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,605 | 2nd Solsona Open | B19 |
| Feb 2015 | Jan Markos | 2,591 | chT-CZE 1415 | B51 |
| Jan 2010 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,590 | 20th La Pobla de Lillet Open | B29 |
| Dec 1998 | Viktor Bologan | 2,585 | Bern Ambassador Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2018 | 113 | 62 | 2,494 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 64 | 42 | 2,359 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 36 | 24.5 | 2,339 |
| Karvina Open | 2013 | 31 | 21.5 | 2,393 |
| Tatry Open | 2005 | 27 | 21.5 | 2,473 |
| ch-CSR | 1992 | 22 | 12 | 2,409 |
| Hamburg IM | 2000 | 22 | 13 | 2,416 |
| Frydek Mistek GM | 2012 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,460 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Cvek (20 games) · Michal Konopka (19 games) · Tomas Polak (16 games) · Pavel Simacek (14 games) · Petr Haba (13 games) · Vlastimil Jansa (12 games) · Milos Jirovsky (12 games) · Jan Votava (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Velicka's chess games?
2,186 games by Petr Velicka, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Velicka has played.
What does Petr Velicka play on the first move as White?
Across 1,084 games with White in our database, Petr Velicka opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Velicka answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Petr Velicka play as White?
As White, Petr Velicka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (140 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (124 games, 26.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (111 games, 43.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,085 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Velicka play as Black?
As Black, Petr Velicka most often plays: Slav Defense (252 games, 14.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (84 games, 46.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (60 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,101 games.
What is Petr Velicka's FIDE rating?
Petr Velicka is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,284 in rapid and 2,295 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,519 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Petr Velicka played?
Our database contains 2,186 games by Petr Velicka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 756 wins, 1,093 draws, 337 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Velicka?
2,186 games by Petr Velicka 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.