Prepare against Daniel Nikolas Zeman
Czechia · World #6,204 classical · FIDE ID 23717130
When preparing against Daniel Nikolas Zeman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Daniel Nikolas Zeman, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Nikolas Zeman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Nikolas 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 | 2,243 | 2,243 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,915 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,898 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 51.6% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Nikolas Zeman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Nikolas Zeman's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Zeman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Daniel Nikolas Zeman's chess games
All 31 games by Daniel Nikolas Zeman in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 16 wins, 1 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Stefan Colijn | 2,265 | Ricany Open A 2026 | C01 |
| Aug 2026 | Otakar Vysinsky | 2,035 | Ricany Open A 2026 | C45 |
| Jun 2026 | Ondrej Boff | 2,011 | Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, střední školy | B30 |
| Aug 2026 | David Novotny | 2,009 | Ricany Open A 2026 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Robin Madle | 2,002 | Ricany Open A 2026 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Blitz Open | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 1,895 |
| Ricany Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,274 |
| Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, střední školy | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,341 |
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Rapid Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,555 |
| Grand Prix Prace 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,814 |
| Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | U20 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Nikolas Zeman's chess games?
31 games by Daniel Nikolas Zeman, from May 2022 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 Daniel Nikolas Zeman has played.
What does Daniel Nikolas Zeman play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Daniel Nikolas Zeman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Nikolas Zeman answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Daniel Nikolas Zeman play as White?
As White, Daniel Nikolas Zeman's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Nikolas Zeman play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Nikolas Zeman most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Daniel Nikolas Zeman's FIDE rating?
Daniel Nikolas Zeman is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Daniel Nikolas Zeman played?
Our database contains 31 games by Daniel Nikolas Zeman, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 1 draws, 14 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Nikolas Zeman?
31 games by Daniel Nikolas 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.