Prepare against Daniel Zidek
Czechia · World #51,170 classical · FIDE ID 358517
Our database contains 68 games by Daniel Zidek, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Zidek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,814 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 22.1% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Zidek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Zidek's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 61.8% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 13 | 38.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Zidek usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zidek usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Zidek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zidek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Zidek usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Zidek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 68.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Zidek's chess games
All 68 games by Daniel Zidek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 15 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Borivoj Novak | 1,958 | Ostrava Konik Open B | A29 |
| May 2010 | Zdenek Tretina | 1,825 | Ostrava Open | D52 |
| Mar 2010 | Ondrej Havelka | 1,594 | ch-CZE U10 | C55 |
| Mar 2013 | Michal Pastrnek | 1,506 | ch-CZE U12 | C44 |
| Mar 2013 | Vojtech Kriz | 1,466 | ch-CZE U12 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U10 | 2011 | 18 | 9 | 1,396 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,428 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,632 |
| chT-CZE U18 Extraliga Ost 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,855 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,629 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,844 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| chT-CZE U18 Extraliga Final B 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Zidek's chess games?
68 games by Daniel Zidek, from Sep 2010 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 Daniel Zidek has played.
What does Daniel Zidek play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Daniel Zidek opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Zidek answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Daniel Zidek play as White?
As White, Daniel Zidek's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Zidek play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Zidek most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Daniel Zidek's FIDE rating?
Daniel Zidek is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Zidek played?
Our database contains 68 games by Daniel Zidek, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Zidek?
68 games by Daniel 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.