Prepare against Josef Zednik
Czechia · World #12,764 classical · FIDE ID 360333
When preparing against Josef Zednik, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 50 games by Josef Zednik, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Zednik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Zednik 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 | 2,131 | 2,138 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 17 | 22 | 11 | 34.0% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Zednik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Zednik's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 88.9% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zednik usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zednik usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Zednik usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zednik usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zednik usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zednik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Josef Zednik's chess games
All 50 games by Josef Zednik in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 17 wins, 22 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Jaroslav Kanok | 2,209 | chT-CZE 2F 1415 | A46 |
| Sep 2013 | Marek Maly | 2,207 | Valasska Bystrice Open | E16 |
| Jan 2014 | Petr Koutny | 2,172 | chT-CZE 2F 1314 | B00 |
| Feb 2015 | Roman Beseda | 2,089 | chT-CZE 2F 1415 | D02 |
| Feb 2015 | Martin Sieber | 2,071 | chT-CZE 2F 1415 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,083 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,169 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 7 | 2,330 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,082 |
| chT1E-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,001 |
| Olomouc Open | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,270 |
| chT-CZE 1E 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Zednik's chess games?
50 games by Josef Zednik, from Nov 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 Josef Zednik has played.
What does Josef Zednik play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Josef Zednik opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Zednik answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...b6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Josef Zednik play as White?
As White, Josef Zednik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Zednik play as Black?
As Black, Josef Zednik most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Josef Zednik's FIDE rating?
Josef Zednik is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Josef Zednik played?
Our database contains 50 games by Josef Zednik, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 22 draws, 11 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Zednik?
50 games by Josef Zednik 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.