Prepare against Lubomir Zimniok
Czechia · World #42,614 classical · FIDE ID 307343
When preparing against Lubomir Zimniok, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 413 games by Lubomir Zimniok, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lubomir Zimniok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubomir Zimniok 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 | 1,923 | 2,217 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,170 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 2,174 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 413 | 154 | 125 | 134 | 37.3% |
| As White | 202 | 89 | 53 | 60 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 211 | 65 | 72 | 74 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lubomir Zimniok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lubomir Zimniok's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 87.1% | 58.2% |
| Nc3 | 23 | 11.4% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zimniok usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zimniok usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zimniok usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 11% of White games, 52.2% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Zimniok usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Zimniok usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Zimniok usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 72.5% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 16 | 17.6% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 93.4% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
Lubomir Zimniok's chess games
All 413 games by Lubomir Zimniok 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: 154 wins, 125 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 10/5/14 | 34.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 45 | 19/18/8 | 42.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 2/10/3 | 13.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A54 | English Opening | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Serguei Vesselovsky | 2,415 | Karvina Open | B78 |
| Jan 2002 | Vladimir Talla | 2,373 | Karvina Open | B01 |
| Jan 1998 | Jozef Michenka | 2,330 | Karvina Open | B25 |
| May 2012 | Igor Gazik | 2,321 | 9th Orlova Open | E66 |
| Jul 2011 | Rafal Tymrakiewicz | 2,319 | Karvina Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2017 | 132 | 65 | 2,078 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,067 |
| chT-Morava 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7 | 2,289 |
| chT1-CZE East 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,164 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,015 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| chT2F-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubomir Zimniok's chess games?
413 games by Lubomir Zimniok, 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 Lubomir Zimniok has played.
What does Lubomir Zimniok play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Lubomir Zimniok opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nc3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubomir Zimniok answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Lubomir Zimniok play as White?
As White, Lubomir Zimniok's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubomir Zimniok play as Black?
As Black, Lubomir Zimniok most often plays: Indian Defense (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 211 games.
What is Lubomir Zimniok's FIDE rating?
Lubomir Zimniok is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Lubomir Zimniok played?
Our database contains 413 games by Lubomir Zimniok, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 125 draws, 134 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubomir Zimniok?
413 games by Lubomir Zimniok 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.