Prepare against Jan Zidu
Czechia · World #35,265 classical · FIDE ID 353817
Our database contains 47 games by Jan Zidu, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Zidu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Zidu 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 | 1,957 | 2,010 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,883 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,893 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 31.9% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Zidu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Zidu's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 28.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zidu usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Zidu usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Zidu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zidu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zidu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zidu usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Jan Zidu's chess games
All 47 games by Jan Zidu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Jan Masek | 1,948 | 24th Klatovy Open B | B30 |
| Aug 2022 | Vladimir Dvorak | 1,900 | Olomouc Seniors Open | C13 |
| Jun 2026 | Pavel Blazek | 1,848 | Open Klatovy 2026 | Open C | C45 |
| Mar 2019 | Vaclav Portych | 1,839 | Prague-E | A13 |
| Jun 2026 | Jan Provaznik | 1,822 | Open Klatovy 2026 | Open C | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague-E | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,744 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,907 |
| Open Klatovy 2026 | Open C | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,001 |
| Olomouc Seniors Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| Prague Cedok Open | 1996 | 7 | 2 | 1,986 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 50 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,688 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,934 |
| 32nd Pardubice Czech Open E | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Zidu's chess games?
47 games by Jan Zidu, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Jan Zidu has played.
What does Jan Zidu play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jan Zidu opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Zidu answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jan Zidu play as White?
As White, Jan Zidu's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Zidu play as Black?
As Black, Jan Zidu most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jan Zidu's FIDE rating?
Jan Zidu is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Jan Zidu played?
Our database contains 47 games by Jan Zidu, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Zidu?
47 games by Jan Zidu 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.