Prepare against Damian Ziman
Slovakia · World #105,422 classical · FIDE ID 14967421
When preparing against Damian Ziman, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Damian Ziman, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damian Ziman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Ziman 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 | 1,714 | 1,775 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,592 | 1,592 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 24 | 10 | 23 | 42.1% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian Ziman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian Ziman's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 46.3% score
- …e5 (52% of these games) — Ziman usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Ziman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Ziman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ziman usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 61.9% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 38.1% | 81.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Damian Ziman's chess games
All 57 games by Damian Ziman in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Nikola Nevicky | 1,981 | ch-SVK U14 | B98 |
| Nov 2023 | Ervin Matirko | 1,666 | chT2D-SVK 2324 | D66 |
| Apr 2023 | Matej Bilik | 1,636 | ch-SVK U14 | A45 |
| Aug 2020 | Marek Durovka | 1,574 | ch-SVK U10 | B45 |
| Apr 2023 | Viliam Carnecky | 1,456 | ch-SVK U14 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U10 | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,222 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 1,529 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2022 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,214 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Ziman's chess games?
57 games by Damian Ziman, from Jun 2019 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 Damian Ziman has played.
What does Damian Ziman play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Damian Ziman opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Ziman answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Damian Ziman play as White?
As White, Damian Ziman's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Ziman play as Black?
As Black, Damian Ziman most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Damian Ziman's FIDE rating?
Damian Ziman is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,592 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Damian Ziman played?
Our database contains 57 games by Damian Ziman, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Ziman?
57 games by Damian Ziman 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.