Prepare against Matej Zelenka
Slovakia · World #105,750 classical · FIDE ID 14964309
When preparing against Matej Zelenka, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 96 games by Matej Zelenka, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Zelenka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Zelenka 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 | 1,713 | 1,726 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,686 | 1,686 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,643 | 1,643 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 41 | 10 | 45 | 42.7% |
| As White | 48 | 23 | 4 | 21 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 18 | 6 | 24 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Zelenka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Zelenka's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 95.8% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.2% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Zelenka usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zelenka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zelenka usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zelenka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zelenka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 44.0% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Matej Zelenka's chess games
All 96 games by Matej Zelenka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 41 wins, 10 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Peter Mruskovic | 1,888 | chT3B2-SVK 2223 | B73 |
| Jul 2022 | Peter Pekarcik | 1,738 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | C84 |
| Feb 2022 | Erik Kralik | 1,724 | chT3B2-SVK 2122 | C41 |
| Jul 2021 | Peter Janas | 1,715 | Piestany Slovakia Open | B01 |
| Mar 2024 | Jan Sunal | 1,709 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 17 | 7 | 1,556 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 1,210 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,067 |
| ch-SVK U08 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,119 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,374 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,527 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,577 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,647 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Zelenka's chess games?
96 games by Matej Zelenka, from Jul 2019 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 Matej Zelenka has played.
What does Matej Zelenka play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Matej Zelenka opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Zelenka answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Matej Zelenka play as White?
As White, Matej Zelenka's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Zelenka play as Black?
As Black, Matej Zelenka most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Matej Zelenka's FIDE rating?
Matej Zelenka is currently rated 1,713 in classical chess, 1,686 in rapid and 1,643 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,726 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Matej Zelenka played?
Our database contains 96 games by Matej Zelenka, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 10 draws, 45 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Zelenka?
96 games by Matej Zelenka 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.