Prepare against Matyas Zeman
FM · Czechia · World #3,652 classical · FIDE ID 364398
When preparing against Matyas Zeman, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 678 games by Matyas Zeman, covering Dec 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matyas Zeman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matyas 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 | 2,314 | 2,332 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,294 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,286 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 678 | 240 | 186 | 252 | 35.4% |
| As White | 321 | 131 | 87 | 103 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 357 | 109 | 99 | 149 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matyas Zeman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matyas Zeman's side.
First moves as White (321 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 180 | 56.1% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 115 | 35.8% | 50.9% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 7.2% | 60.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nf3 (40.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zeman usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Nf3 (37.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zeman usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Zeman usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 39.4% | 41.0% |
| c5 | 51 | 32.9% | 59.8% |
| c6 | 21 | 13.5% | 40.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 7.7% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.6% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 52.3% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 37 | 28.9% | 48.6% |
| e6 | 18 | 14.1% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Matyas Zeman's chess games
All 678 games by Matyas Zeman in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 240 wins, 186 draws, 252 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 31 | 11/6/14 | 35.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/10/7 | 43.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 2/4/13 | 10.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 47 | 12/16/19 | 25.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Nov 2024 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,594 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Dec 2024 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,542 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Nov 2022 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,504 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Aug 2023 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 265 | 93.5 | 2,192 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2019 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,280 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 2,224 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,231 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 12 | 11 | 2,414 |
| chT1E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matyas Zeman's chess games?
678 games by Matyas Zeman, from Dec 2013 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 Matyas Zeman has played.
What does Matyas Zeman play on the first move as White?
Across 321 games with White in our database, Matyas Zeman opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matyas Zeman answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Matyas Zeman play as White?
As White, Matyas Zeman's most-played openings in our database are: London System (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 10.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 321 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matyas Zeman play as Black?
As Black, Matyas Zeman most often plays: Indian Defense (47 games, 25.5% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 357 games.
What is Matyas Zeman's FIDE rating?
Matyas Zeman is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Matyas Zeman played?
Our database contains 678 games by Matyas Zeman, covering Dec 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 186 draws, 252 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matyas Zeman?
678 games by Matyas 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.