Prepare against Martin Zeman
Czechia · World #28,538 classical · FIDE ID 321311
Our database contains 51 games by Martin Zeman, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Zeman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 1,994 | 2,041 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,991 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 27.5% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Zeman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Zeman's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Zeman usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Martin Zeman's chess games
All 51 games by Martin Zeman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 14 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Milan Rybak | 2,232 | chT-CZE 2A 0405 | B22 |
| Jul 2004 | Jiri Kaderabek | 2,185 | Klatovy Open A | B07 |
| Dec 2022 | Zdenek Adamek | 2,179 | chT2A-CZE 2223 | B08 |
| Feb 2009 | Jan Trepka | 2,154 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | B17 |
| Feb 2009 | Miroslav Mrkos | 2,096 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
| chT-CZE 2A 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,034 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,118 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,982 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,929 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 2,095 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Zeman's chess games?
51 games by Martin Zeman, from Jul 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 Martin Zeman has played.
What does Martin Zeman play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Martin Zeman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Zeman answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Zeman play as White?
As White, Martin Zeman's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Zeman play as Black?
As Black, Martin Zeman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Martin Zeman's FIDE rating?
Martin Zeman is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Martin Zeman played?
Our database contains 51 games by Martin Zeman, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Zeman?
51 games by Martin 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.