Prepare against Petr Walek
FM · Czechia · World #3,974 classical · FIDE ID 339393
Our database contains 427 games by Petr Walek, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Walek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Walek 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 | 2,303 | 2,319 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,246 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,219 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 182 | 107 | 138 | 42.6% |
| As White | 212 | 109 | 52 | 51 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 215 | 73 | 55 | 87 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Walek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Walek's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 208 | 98.1% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Walek usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Walek usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Walek usually continues d4 (71.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Walek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Walek usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 52 | 42.3% | 40.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 91.5% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Petr Walek's chess games
All 427 games by Petr Walek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 182 wins, 107 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/8/10 | 47.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E67 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Gyula Pap | 2,429 | 10th Prague Summer Open A | C90 |
| Dec 2014 | Neklan Vyskocil | 2,422 | chT2E-CZE 1415 | C42 |
| Aug 2023 | Petr Neuman | 2,370 | 10th Prague Summer Open A | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | J Mikes | 2,349 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B45 |
| Dec 2023 | Tadeas Balacek | 2,347 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2017 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,134 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 22 | 13 | 2,291 |
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 18 | 13 | 2,148 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2010 | 18 | 6 | 1,681 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2018 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,166 |
| chT-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 13 | 5 | 2,305 |
| chT1W-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,341 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Walek's chess games?
427 games by Petr Walek, from Jul 2009 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 Walek has played.
What does Petr Walek play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Petr Walek opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.h4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Walek answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Petr Walek play as White?
As White, Petr Walek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Walek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Walek most often plays: Petrov's Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 72.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is Petr Walek's FIDE rating?
Petr Walek is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Petr Walek played?
Our database contains 427 games by Petr Walek, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 107 draws, 138 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Walek?
427 games by Petr Walek 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.