Prepare against Dan Zrubek
Czechia · World #20,662 classical · FIDE ID 23718714
Our database contains 37 games by Dan Zrubek, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dan Zrubek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan Zrubek 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 | 2,052 | 2,080 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,003 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,971 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 29.7% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan Zrubek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan Zrubek's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Zrubek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zrubek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zrubek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Dan Zrubek's chess games
All 37 games by Dan Zrubek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Zdenek Davidek | 2,135 | ch-CZE U16 | D96 |
| Mar 2024 | Tobias Pressler | 1,954 | ch-CZE U16 | A03 |
| Jul 2022 | Barnabas Apro | 1,830 | 5th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | B78 |
| Mar 2022 | Matej Jasso | 1,726 | ch-CZE U14 | B99 |
| Mar 2023 | Daniel Jan Krautschneider | 1,679 | ch-CZE U14 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,793 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,950 |
| 5th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,768 |
| Bezmerov Bastinec Memorial-B | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 991 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,563 |
| 32nd Pardubice Czech Open C | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Zrubek's chess games?
37 games by Dan Zrubek, from Sep 2017 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 Dan Zrubek has played.
What does Dan Zrubek play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Dan Zrubek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Zrubek answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Dan Zrubek play as White?
As White, Dan Zrubek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Zrubek play as Black?
As Black, Dan Zrubek most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Dan Zrubek's FIDE rating?
Dan Zrubek is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Dan Zrubek played?
Our database contains 37 games by Dan Zrubek, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Zrubek?
37 games by Dan Zrubek 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.