Prepare against Lukas Zelba
Czechia · World #8,370 classical · FIDE ID 23717874
When preparing against Lukas Zelba, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 113 games by Lukas Zelba, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Zelba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Zelba 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 | 2,199 | 2,207 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,042 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,129 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 40 | 32 | 41 | 35.4% |
| As White | 55 | 28 | 8 | 19 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 12 | 24 | 22 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Zelba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Zelba's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 63.6% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 16.4% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zelba usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zelba usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Zelba usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zelba usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zelba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zelba usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 85.3% | 43.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
Lukas Zelba's chess games
All 113 games by Lukas Zelba in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Sep 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: 40 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Tomas Vesely | 2,035 | Pardubice Czech Open B | D00 |
| Apr 2021 | Panagiotis-Athanasi Loukopoulos | 2,017 | ch-EU Amateur Online Final 2000/2300 | D20 |
| Mar 2023 | David Martirosyan | 1,975 | ch-CZE U14 | D31 |
| Aug 2022 | Frantisek Krizek | 1,970 | Stare Mesto Open | B13 |
| Mar 2024 | Tobias Pressler | 1,954 | ch-CZE U16 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2021 | 18 | 11 | 1,684 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 1,926 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,659 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,957 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,926 |
| Pardubice Czech Open B | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 2,009 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Zelba's chess games?
113 games by Lukas Zelba, from Aug 2017 to Sep 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 Lukas Zelba has played.
What does Lukas Zelba play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Lukas Zelba opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Zelba answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Lukas Zelba play as White?
As White, Lukas Zelba's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Zelba play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Zelba most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Lukas Zelba's FIDE rating?
Lukas Zelba is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lukas Zelba played?
Our database contains 113 games by Lukas Zelba, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Zelba?
113 games by Lukas Zelba 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.