Prepare against Petra Jancovicova
Slovakia · World #74,488 classical · FIDE ID 14945738
When preparing against Petra Jancovicova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 104 games by Petra Jancovicova, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petra Jancovicova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petra Jancovicova 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 | 1,807 | 1,833 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,749 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 46 | 30 | 28 | 44.2% |
| As White | 55 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 49 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petra Jancovicova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petra Jancovicova's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Jancovicova usually continues Nf3 (73.8% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Jancovicova usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Jancovicova usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 48.3% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 14 | 48.3% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Petra Jancovicova's chess games
All 104 games by Petra Jancovicova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 46 wins, 30 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Rastislav Nemeckay | 1,908 | chT4-SVK A21 2122 | B91 |
| Mar 2018 | Jan Bahna | 1,855 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | C87 |
| Sep 2020 | Magdalena Moerwald | 1,850 | ch-EU Online U18 Girls | B17 |
| Sep 2020 | Alicia Akulova | 1,823 | ch-EU Online U18 Girls | B90 |
| Oct 2017 | Ferdinand Zajicek | 1,806 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A21 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,698 |
| ch-SVK U14 Girls | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,669 |
| ch-SVK U20 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,617 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,692 |
| ch-EU Online U18 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,677 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,785 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,855 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petra Jancovicova's chess games?
104 games by Petra Jancovicova, from Jan 2016 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 Petra Jancovicova has played.
What does Petra Jancovicova play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Petra Jancovicova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petra Jancovicova answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Petra Jancovicova play as White?
As White, Petra Jancovicova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petra Jancovicova play as Black?
As Black, Petra Jancovicova most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Petra Jancovicova's FIDE rating?
Petra Jancovicova is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Petra Jancovicova played?
Our database contains 104 games by Petra Jancovicova, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 30 draws, 28 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petra Jancovicova?
104 games by Petra Jancovicova 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.