Prepare against Petr Virostko
FM · Czechia · World #3,217 classical · FIDE ID 308340
When preparing against Petr Virostko, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 401 games by Petr Virostko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Petr Virostko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Virostko 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 | 2,330 | 2,378 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,352 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,323 | 2,372 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 401 | 148 | 114 | 139 | 36.9% |
| As White | 201 | 92 | 48 | 61 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 200 | 56 | 66 | 78 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Virostko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Virostko's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 80.1% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 36 | 17.9% | 72.2% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Virostko usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Virostko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Virostko usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Virostko usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Virostko usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Virostko usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 52.0% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 44 | 43.1% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.9% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 68.1% | 32.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 31.9% | 43.3% |
Petr Virostko's chess games
All 401 games by Petr Virostko 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: 148 wins, 114 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A63 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Radek Kalod | 2,479 | chT-CZE 0102 | D45 |
| Mar 2026 | Jachym Nemec | 2,452 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | E46 |
| Dec 2024 | Jan Rubes | 2,450 | ch-CZE Blitz 2024 | A05 |
| Jul 1999 | Richard Biolek | 2,439 | Pardubice KB Open | B86 |
| Dec 2024 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,428 | ch-CZE Blitz 2024 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 1995 | 18 | 11 | 1,894 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,347 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,244 |
| chT-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,514 |
| chT-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,282 |
| chT1E-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,435 |
| chT1E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 2 | 2,135 |
| ch-CZE U18/20 | 1999 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Virostko's chess games?
401 games by Petr Virostko, 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 Virostko has played.
What does Petr Virostko play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Petr Virostko opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Virostko answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Petr Virostko play as White?
As White, Petr Virostko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Virostko play as Black?
As Black, Petr Virostko most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Petr Virostko's FIDE rating?
Petr Virostko is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid and 2,323 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Petr Virostko played?
Our database contains 401 games by Petr Virostko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 114 draws, 139 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Virostko?
401 games by Petr Virostko 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.