Prepare against Ladislav Zeman
Czechia · World #53,327 classical · FIDE ID 339130
When preparing against Ladislav Zeman, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 39 games by Ladislav Zeman, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Zeman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Zeman 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 | 1,880 | 2,021 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,822 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Zeman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Zeman's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zeman usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Ladislav Zeman's chess games
All 39 games by Ladislav Zeman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Lukas Klima | 2,356 | 18th Litomysl Open | B26 |
| Aug 2010 | Frantisek Pecka | 2,110 | Rychnov Open | A53 |
| Mar 2010 | Lubos Trojan | 2,060 | chT2D-CZE 0910 | B07 |
| Jan 2009 | Imre Gaspar | 1,916 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | E17 |
| Aug 2022 | Jiri Navratil | 1,898 | Olomouc Seniors Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Seniors 70 | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| Olomouc Seniors Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,825 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 5 | 1,989 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,803 |
| Rychnov Open | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,051 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,015 |
| Policka Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,665 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,528 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Zeman's chess games?
39 games by Ladislav Zeman, from Oct 2007 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 Ladislav Zeman has played.
What does Ladislav Zeman play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ladislav Zeman opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games), 1.b4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Zeman answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Zeman play as White?
As White, Ladislav Zeman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Zeman play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Zeman most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ladislav Zeman's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Zeman is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ladislav Zeman played?
Our database contains 39 games by Ladislav Zeman, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Zeman?
39 games by Ladislav Zeman 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.