Prepare against David Zvara
Czechia · World #13,308 classical · FIDE ID 332852
When preparing against David Zvara, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 41.0% over 39 games.
Our database contains 295 games by David Zvara, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Zvara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Zvara 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 | 2,124 | 2,163 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,091 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 119 | 76 | 100 | 40.3% |
| As White | 147 | 61 | 42 | 44 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 148 | 58 | 34 | 56 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Zvara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Zvara's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 78.2% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 32 | 21.8% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Zvara usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Zvara usually continues Nc3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zvara usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zvara usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zvara usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Zvara usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 95.0% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 81.1% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
David Zvara's chess games
All 295 games by David Zvara in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 119 wins, 76 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 39 | 16/8/15 | 41.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Martin Rehorek | 2,296 | Ricany Open A | A09 |
| Aug 2012 | Zdenek Haba | 2,236 | Ricany Open | D36 |
| Jan 2015 | Jiri Pacovsky | 2,226 | chT2C-CZE 1415 | A29 |
| Oct 2010 | Jaroslav Krouzel | 2,213 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | C01 |
| Jan 2020 | Ales Jedlicka | 2,206 | chT1W-CZE 1920 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U16 | 2009 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2006 | 25 | 13.5 | 1,500 |
| Ricany Open | 2012 | 24 | 13 | 2,065 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2008 | 18 | 11 | 1,795 |
| Ricany Open A | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 2,083 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2012 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,081 |
| Ricany Open B | 2007 | 15 | 11 | 1,716 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Zvara's chess games?
295 games by David Zvara, from Oct 2008 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 David Zvara has played.
What does David Zvara play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, David Zvara opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Zvara answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does David Zvara play as White?
As White, David Zvara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Vienna Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Zvara play as Black?
As Black, David Zvara most often plays: Petrov's Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is David Zvara's FIDE rating?
David Zvara is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jan 2018).
How many games has David Zvara played?
Our database contains 295 games by David Zvara, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 76 draws, 100 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Zvara?
295 games by David Zvara 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.