Prepare against Tomas Pericka
Slovakia · World #14,388 classical · FIDE ID 14909081
When preparing against Tomas Pericka, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 321 games by Tomas Pericka, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Pericka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Pericka 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 | 2,112 | 2,112 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,017 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 118 | 92 | 111 | 36.8% |
| As White | 162 | 63 | 49 | 50 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 159 | 55 | 43 | 61 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Pericka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Pericka's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 98.1% | 54.4% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pericka usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pericka usually continues f4 (52.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Pericka usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pericka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pericka usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 95.3% | 50.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 51.1% | 41.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 26.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Tomas Pericka's chess games
All 321 games by Tomas Pericka in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 118 wins, 92 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 50 | 18/15/17 | 36.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Ondrej Hudoba | 2,140 | chT1W-SVK 1213 | B30 |
| Apr 2010 | Vladimir Jacko | 2,137 | 21st Pobeskydy ArcelorMittal Open | A36 |
| Nov 2017 | Radomir Hacik | 2,137 | chT2A-SVK 1718 | B74 |
| Mar 2011 | Zuzana Kovacova | 2,129 | chT2A-SVK 10/11 | C31 |
| Dec 2015 | Branislav Sekera | 2,111 | chT-SVK 2A 1516 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,122 |
| chT2A-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 8 | 2,148 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,110 |
| chT2A-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| chT2A-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| chT1W-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Pericka's chess games?
321 games by Tomas Pericka, from Jan 2004 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 Tomas Pericka has played.
What does Tomas Pericka play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Tomas Pericka opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Pericka answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Tomas Pericka play as White?
As White, Tomas Pericka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); King's Gambit (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Pericka play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Pericka most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (50 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Tomas Pericka's FIDE rating?
Tomas Pericka is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tomas Pericka played?
Our database contains 321 games by Tomas Pericka, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 92 draws, 111 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Pericka?
321 games by Tomas Pericka 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.