Prepare against Jan Zima
Czechia · World #6,333 classical · FIDE ID 346292
When preparing against Jan Zima, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Jan Zima, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Zima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Zima 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 | 2,239 | 2,287 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,133 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,211 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 83 | 45 | 55 | 45.4% |
| As White | 90 | 39 | 25 | 26 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 93 | 44 | 20 | 29 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Zima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Zima's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 100.0% | 57.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zima usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zima usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Zima usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 95.5% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 92.9% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
Jan Zima's chess games
All 183 games by Jan Zima in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 83 wins, 45 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 15/4/5 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Petr Simek | 2,365 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | B23 |
| Dec 2021 | Pavel Mudra | 2,320 | chT2C-CZE 2122 | A16 |
| Jan 2022 | Martin Rehorek | 2,319 | chT2C-CZE 2122 | B95 |
| Dec 2025 | Jan Soucek | 2,285 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | A29 |
| Jul 2022 | Hilmir Freyr Heimisson | 2,281 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,193 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,091 |
| Liberec Metalmex Open | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,036 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,288 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,879 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,237 |
| chT-Liberec Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 10 | 2,354 |
| chT2B-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Zima's chess games?
183 games by Jan Zima, from Jan 2010 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 Jan Zima has played.
What does Jan Zima play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Jan Zima opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Zima answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jan Zima play as White?
As White, Jan Zima's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Zima play as Black?
As Black, Jan Zima most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Jan Zima's FIDE rating?
Jan Zima is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jan Zima played?
Our database contains 183 games by Jan Zima, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 45 draws, 55 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Zima?
183 games by Jan Zima 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.