Prepare against Petr Zitny
Czechia · World #48,436 classical · FIDE ID 306444
Our database contains 108 games by Petr Zitny, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Zitny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Zitny 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 | 1,899 | 1,955 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 43 | 28 | 37 | 39.8% |
| As White | 53 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 55 | 23 | 12 | 20 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Zitny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Zitny's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 64.2% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 10 | 18.9% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Zitny usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zitny usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zitny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zitny usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zitny usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Zitny usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 73.3% | 43.2% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Petr Zitny's chess games
All 108 games by Petr Zitny in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 43 wins, 28 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Vaclav Ruzicka | 2,077 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | B78 |
| Aug 2012 | Martin Pardy | 2,051 | 37th Brno Trade Open A | E24 |
| Mar 2011 | Marek Kawulok | 2,035 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | B89 |
| Jul 2010 | Miroslav Petruska | 2,006 | Brno Duras Open A | B03 |
| Jul 2010 | Jaromir Vesely | 1,995 | Brno Duras Open A | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras Open A | 2011 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,998 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open B | 2006 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,112 |
| Brno Open | 2015 | 16 | 8 | 1,817 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open F | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,870 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,972 |
| Brno Trade Open B | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,204 |
| Brno Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,953 |
| 37th Brno Trade Open A | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Zitny's chess games?
108 games by Petr Zitny, from Oct 2007 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 Zitny has played.
What does Petr Zitny play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Petr Zitny opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Zitny answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Petr Zitny play as White?
As White, Petr Zitny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Zitny play as Black?
As Black, Petr Zitny most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Petr Zitny's FIDE rating?
Petr Zitny is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Petr Zitny played?
Our database contains 108 games by Petr Zitny, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 28 draws, 37 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Zitny?
108 games by Petr Zitny 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.