Prepare against Robert Petrak
Czechia · World #42,992 classical · FIDE ID 309699
When preparing against Robert Petrak, expect 1.e3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 25.0% over 32 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Robert Petrak, covering Apr 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Robert Petrak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Petrak 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 | 1,922 | 2,149 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,024 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,091 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 52 | 10 | 59 | 43.0% |
| As White | 60 | 31 | 3 | 26 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 21 | 7 | 33 | 34.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1996-2026): 520 rated games against 401 different opponents, across 100 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 431 | 175 | 85 | 171 | 40.6% | 2,024 | 2,007 | 10 |
| Rapid | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% | 1,923 | 2,163 | 3 |
| Blitz | 84 | 49 | 15 | 20 | 58.3% | 1,908 | 2,033 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 194 | 50 | 35 | 109 | 25.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 269 | 139 | 63 | 67 | 51.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WIM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1,915 | 1,801 |
| 2025 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1,871 | 1,925 |
| 2024 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 1,958 | 1,942 |
| 2023 | 35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 1,983 | 1,971 |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,939 | 1,984 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1,918 | 2,018 |
| 2020 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2,060 | 1,967 |
| 2019 | 45 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 1,943 | 1,989 |
| 2018 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 1,977 | 2,073 |
| 2017 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2,006 | 2,072 |
| 2016 | 44 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 1,934 | 2,074 |
| 2015 | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 1,967 | 1,941 |
| 2014 | 33 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 1,979 | 2,023 |
| 2013 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1,999 | 2,072 |
| 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1,964 | 2,187 |
| 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,992 | 2,142 |
| 2010 | 36 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 2,115 | 2,080 |
| 2009 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2,059 | 1,984 |
| 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,884 | 1,784 |
| 2007 | 33 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 2,054 | 1,936 |
| 2006 | 35 | 16 | 2 | 17 | 2,116 | 2,055 |
| 2005 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2,136 | 2,108 |
| 2004 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2,214 | 2,114 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 1996 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2,264 | 1,997 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Petrak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Petrak's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e3 | 51 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 8.3% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e3 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Petrak usually continues Ne2 (46.4% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Petrak usually continues Ne2 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Petrak usually continues Ne2 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Petrak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Petrak usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Petrak usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 89.2% | 31.8% |
| a5 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Robert Petrak's chess games
All 121 games by Robert Petrak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Oct 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: 52 wins, 10 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 51 | 24/3/24 | 47.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 32 | 8/4/20 | 25.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| D94 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Ware Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Josef Pribyl | 2,325 | Prague Golden Open | A35 |
| Sep 2005 | Otto Blumel | 2,251 | Prague ProMoPro Open | A00 |
| Jan 2004 | Michael Tscharotschkin | 2,220 | Prague Open 03rd | B05 |
| Jan 1996 | Sergey Tesla | 2,210 | Prague Open | B31 |
| Sep 2005 | Jan Petr | 2,196 | Prague ProMoPro Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2006 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,224 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,912 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,957 |
| Prague Golden Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,238 |
| Prague Open A | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,230 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| Prague KS Open A | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-Prague 3rd lag | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
Interactive opening tree from all 121 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Petrak's chess games?
121 games by Robert Petrak, from Apr 2004 to Oct 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 Robert Petrak has played.
What does Robert Petrak play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Robert Petrak opens with 1.e3 (85% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Petrak answers 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...a5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Robert Petrak play as White?
As White, Robert Petrak's most-played openings in our database are: Van 't Kruijs Opening (51 games, 47.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Petrak play as Black?
As Black, Robert Petrak most often plays: Alekhine Defense (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Robert Petrak's FIDE rating?
Robert Petrak is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Robert Petrak played?
Our database contains 121 games by Robert Petrak, covering Apr 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 10 draws, 59 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Petrak?
121 games by Robert Petrak 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.