Prepare against David Zvolensky
Czechia · World #8,172 classical · FIDE ID 393770
When preparing against David Zvolensky, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 182 games by David Zvolensky, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Zvolensky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Zvolensky 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 | 2,202 | 2,249 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,184 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,164 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 79 | 54 | 49 | 43.4% |
| As White | 87 | 45 | 25 | 17 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 95 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Zvolensky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Zvolensky's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 62.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 32 | 36.8% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zvolensky usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zvolensky usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zvolensky usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Zvolensky usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zvolensky usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Zvolensky usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 76.7% | 57.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 86.1% | 35.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
David Zvolensky's chess games
All 182 games by David Zvolensky in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Sep 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: 79 wins, 54 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Martin Petr | 2,500 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | A07 |
| Jul 2019 | Richard Stalmach | 2,381 | 44th Vsetin Open | B45 |
| Feb 2026 | Jan Sodoma | 2,355 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | C58 |
| Aug 2020 | Tomas Vojta | 2,328 | Ricany Open | B11 |
| Jul 2022 | Klaudia Kulon | 2,286 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 1,905 |
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 18 | 12 | 2,161 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,266 |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,194 |
| chT1W-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,274 |
| 44th Vsetin Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,292 |
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| 43rd Vsetin Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Zvolensky's chess games?
182 games by David Zvolensky, from Sep 2015 to Sep 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 Zvolensky has played.
What does David Zvolensky play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, David Zvolensky opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Zvolensky answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does David Zvolensky play as White?
As White, David Zvolensky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Zvolensky play as Black?
As Black, David Zvolensky most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is David Zvolensky's FIDE rating?
David Zvolensky is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Jul 2023).
How many games has David Zvolensky played?
Our database contains 182 games by David Zvolensky, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 54 draws, 49 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Zvolensky?
182 games by David Zvolensky 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.