Prepare against Petr Zajicek
Czechia · World #32,756 classical · FIDE ID 304182
When preparing against Petr Zajicek, expect 1.f4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 38 games by Petr Zajicek, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Zajicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Zajicek 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 | 1,970 | 2,065 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 2,027 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 4 | 19 | 39.5% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Zajicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Zajicek's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 15 | 88.2% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 88% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Zajicek usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zajicek usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Zajicek usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zajicek usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zajicek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Petr Zajicek's chess games
All 38 games by Petr Zajicek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Milan Babula | 2,192 | 41st Vsetin Open | A03 |
| Jul 2016 | Jana Eretova | 2,090 | 41st Vsetin Open | A02 |
| Nov 2014 | Marek Bulawa | 1,996 | chT-CZE 2F 1415 | A03 |
| Feb 2023 | Patrik Schoupal | 1,947 | chT2F-CZE 2223 | D00 |
| Dec 2015 | Jan Smid | 1,944 | chT2F-CZE 1516 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40th Vsetin Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 41st Vsetin Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,101 |
| chT2F-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,948 |
| chT2F-CZE 0910 | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,797 |
| chT2e-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,945 |
| Pardubice Open 2 | 1994 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,322 |
| chT1E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,657 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Zajicek's chess games?
38 games by Petr Zajicek, from May 2010 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 Zajicek has played.
What does Petr Zajicek play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Petr Zajicek opens with 1.f4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Zajicek answers 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Petr Zajicek play as White?
As White, Petr Zajicek's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Zajicek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Zajicek most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Petr Zajicek's FIDE rating?
Petr Zajicek is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Petr Zajicek played?
Our database contains 38 games by Petr Zajicek, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Zajicek?
38 games by Petr Zajicek 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.