Prepare against Libor Zvolanek
FM · Czechia · World #13,062 classical · FIDE ID 303496
When preparing against Libor Zvolanek, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 21.6% over 37 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Libor Zvolanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Libor Zvolanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Libor Zvolanek 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 | 2,127 | 2,263 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 76 | 111 | 79 | 28.6% |
| As White | 137 | 46 | 51 | 40 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 129 | 30 | 60 | 39 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Libor Zvolanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Libor Zvolanek's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 48.2% | 48.5% |
| e4 | 36 | 26.3% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.1% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Zvolanek usually continues c4 (41.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Zvolanek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Zvolanek usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Zvolanek usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zvolanek usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zvolanek usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 59.4% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 21 | 32.8% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 45.0% | 36.1% |
| d6 | 10 | 25.0% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Libor Zvolanek's chess games
All 266 games by Libor Zvolanek 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: 76 wins, 111 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 37 | 8/17/12 | 21.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1991 | Peter Petran | 2,395 | chT-CSR 9091 | A30 |
| Jan 1989 | Zbynek Hracek | 2,380 | chT-CSR | A13 |
| Jul 1989 | Zdenek Beil | 2,375 | 22nd Olomouc Sigma | A08 |
| Jan 1992 | Marian Kantorik | 2,360 | chT-CSR | A59 |
| Jun 1989 | Bruno Belotti | 2,350 | 22nd Olomouc Sigma | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CSR | 1992 | 16 | 8 | 2,335 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,106 |
| chT-CSR 9091 | 1991 | 11 | 5 | 2,316 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,382 |
| 22nd Olomouc Sigma | 1989 | 11 | 6 | 2,381 |
| ch-CZE | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| chT-Morava 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 3 | 2,122 |
| 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Libor Zvolanek's chess games?
266 games by Libor Zvolanek, 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 Libor Zvolanek has played.
What does Libor Zvolanek play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Libor Zvolanek opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Libor Zvolanek answers 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Libor Zvolanek play as White?
As White, Libor Zvolanek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Libor Zvolanek play as Black?
As Black, Libor Zvolanek most often plays: Alekhine Defense (37 games, 21.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Libor Zvolanek's FIDE rating?
Libor Zvolanek is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Libor Zvolanek played?
Our database contains 266 games by Libor Zvolanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 111 draws, 79 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Libor Zvolanek?
266 games by Libor Zvolanek 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.