Prepare against Damian Zidek
Czechia · World #19,555 classical · FIDE ID 23761652
When preparing against Damian Zidek, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (80%).
Our database contains 35 games by Damian Zidek, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Damian Zidek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Zidek 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 | 2,062 | 2,062 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 1,983 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 37.1% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 29.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 527 rated games against 436 different opponents, across 79 events in 3 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 | 213 | 93 | 66 | 54 | 43.7% | 1,766 | 1,821 | 12 |
| Rapid | 182 | 77 | 28 | 77 | 42.3% | 1,696 | 1,653 | 10 |
| Blitz | 132 | 56 | 31 | 45 | 42.4% | 1,880 | 1,906 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 269 | 59 | 83 | 127 | 21.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 186 | 125 | 33 | 28 | 67.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 48 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 124 | 53 | 34 | 37 | 1,905 | 1,951 |
| 2025 | 193 | 89 | 50 | 54 | 1,826 | 1,887 |
| 2024 | 123 | 56 | 26 | 41 | 1,734 | 1,752 |
| 2023 | 87 | 28 | 15 | 44 | 1,430 | 1,246 |
Where Damian Zidek has played
Czechia (75) · Poland (2) · Slovakia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian Zidek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian Zidek's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 70.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Zidek usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Zidek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Zidek usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Zidek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Damian Zidek's chess games
All 35 games by Damian Zidek in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 16 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ondrej Matras | 2,198 | JESENIK Open 2026 - Group A | E85 |
| Aug 2026 | Roman Gawlas | 2,072 | JESENIK Open 2026 - Group A | D36 |
| Sep 2026 | Mathias Jordan | 1,979 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U14 | C01 |
| Jul 2026 | Aleksandr Konopatskyi | 1,949 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | C12 |
| Sep 2026 | Martin Policar | 1,932 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U14 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U14 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U10 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,941 |
| JESENIK Open 2026 - Group A | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,074 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,705 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Zidek's chess games?
35 games by Damian Zidek, from Feb 2023 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 Damian Zidek has played.
What does Damian Zidek play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Damian Zidek opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Zidek answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Damian Zidek play as White?
As White, Damian Zidek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Zidek play as Black?
As Black, Damian Zidek most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Damian Zidek's FIDE rating?
Damian Zidek is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Damian Zidek played?
Our database contains 35 games by Damian Zidek, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 16 draws, 6 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Zidek?
35 games by Damian Zidek 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.