Prepare against Arnost Zeman
Czechia · World #112,138 classical · FIDE ID 318426
When preparing against Arnost Zeman, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Arnost Zeman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnost Zeman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnost Zeman 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 | 1,695 | 2,143 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 2,013 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,664 | 2,047 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 54 | 48 | 73 | 30.9% |
| As White | 87 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 25 | 21 | 42 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnost Zeman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnost Zeman's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 43.7% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 27.6% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 16.1% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 11.5% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 52.6% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Zeman usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zeman usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zeman usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Zeman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 82.6% | 43.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 28.6% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Arnost Zeman's chess games
All 175 games by Arnost Zeman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 48 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Frantisek Stross | 2,272 | Havlickuv Brod Open A | D35 |
| Jul 2005 | Konstantin Kunz | 2,233 | Pardubice Open A | E80 |
| Nov 2011 | Petr Benes | 2,157 | 2nd Brno Open | D94 |
| Jun 2011 | Petr Mlynek | 2,153 | Brno Duras Open A | E65 |
| Jun 2011 | Dalibor Cip | 2,137 | Brno Duras Open A | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras Open A | 2013 | 26 | 16 | 2,035 |
| chT2d-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,024 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,913 |
| 37th Brno Trade Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| Chrudim Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,968 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,995 |
| Brno Duras Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,856 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnost Zeman's chess games?
175 games by Arnost Zeman, from Apr 2003 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 Arnost Zeman has played.
What does Arnost Zeman play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Arnost Zeman opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnost Zeman answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Arnost Zeman play as White?
As White, Arnost Zeman's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnost Zeman play as Black?
As Black, Arnost Zeman most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Arnost Zeman's FIDE rating?
Arnost Zeman is currently rated 1,695 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,664 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Arnost Zeman played?
Our database contains 175 games by Arnost Zeman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 48 draws, 73 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnost Zeman?
175 games by Arnost Zeman 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.