Prepare against Martin Zeman
Czechia · World #31,403 classical · FIDE ID 340553
Our database contains 31 games by Martin Zeman, covering Jul 2008 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 | 1,977 | 2,124 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 29.0% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 29.4% |
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 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zeman usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Zeman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Martin Zeman's chess games
All 31 games by Martin Zeman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Petr Skacelik | 2,270 | chT2D-CZE 0910 | D09 |
| Oct 2009 | Hana Pirklova | 2,190 | chT2D-CZE 0910 | C05 |
| Mar 2011 | Jan Smutny | 2,188 | chT2D-CZE 1011 | C08 |
| Jan 2010 | Jiri Hajek | 2,178 | chT2D-CZE 0910 | D20 |
| Nov 2009 | Michal Zavadil | 2,143 | chT2D-CZE 0910 | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,329 |
| chT2D-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 2,016 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,728 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Zeman's chess games?
31 games by Martin Zeman, from Jul 2008 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 14 games with White in our database, Martin Zeman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Zeman answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Martin Zeman play as White?
As White, Martin Zeman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Zeman play as Black?
As Black, Martin Zeman most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Martin Zeman's FIDE rating?
Martin Zeman is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Martin Zeman played?
Our database contains 31 games by Martin Zeman, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Zeman?
31 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.