Prepare against Karel Zalesky
Czechia · World #35,702 classical · FIDE ID 316717
Our database contains 233 games by Karel Zalesky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Zalesky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Zalesky 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 | 1,955 | 2,145 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,072 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,057 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 84 | 58 | 91 | 36.1% |
| As White | 119 | 47 | 27 | 45 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 114 | 37 | 31 | 46 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Zalesky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Zalesky's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 83.2% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 7.6% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.2% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Zalesky usually continues Nf3 (33.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zalesky usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zalesky usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zalesky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zalesky usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Zalesky usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 70.4% | 47.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.3% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.9% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Karel Zalesky's chess games
All 233 games by Karel Zalesky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 84 wins, 58 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Martin Formanek | 2,216 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | E63 |
| Jan 2019 | Jaroslav Olsar | 2,216 | chT-CZE 2F 1819 | E12 |
| Dec 2021 | Radoslaw Szczepanek | 2,201 | chT2F-CZE 2122 | B21 |
| Dec 2022 | Vit Kostka | 2,194 | chT2F-CZE 2223 | B90 |
| Jan 2014 | Jan Sikora | 2,188 | chT-CZE 2F 1314 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,889 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2016 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,145 |
| chT2F-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,203 |
| chT2F-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,991 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Zalesky's chess games?
233 games by Karel Zalesky, from Apr 2003 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 Karel Zalesky has played.
What does Karel Zalesky play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Karel Zalesky opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Zalesky answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Karel Zalesky play as White?
As White, Karel Zalesky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Zalesky play as Black?
As Black, Karel Zalesky most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Karel Zalesky's FIDE rating?
Karel Zalesky is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (May 2012).
How many games has Karel Zalesky played?
Our database contains 233 games by Karel Zalesky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 58 draws, 91 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Zalesky?
233 games by Karel Zalesky 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.