Prepare against Michal Zavadil
Czechia · World #26,990 classical · FIDE ID 320587
Our database contains 394 games by Michal Zavadil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Zavadil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Zavadil 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 | 2,004 | 2,183 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 2,005 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 131 | 129 | 134 | 33.2% |
| As White | 209 | 81 | 70 | 58 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 185 | 50 | 59 | 76 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Zavadil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Zavadil's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 132 | 63.2% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 56 | 26.8% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 9.6% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Zavadil usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zavadil usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Zavadil usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zavadil usually continues c3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Zavadil usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zavadil usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| b6 | 28 | 29.5% | 48.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 84.6% | 42.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Michal Zavadil's chess games
All 394 games by Michal Zavadil in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 131 wins, 129 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 24 | 15/4/5 | 62.5% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,375 | Marianske Lazne | A34 |
| Aug 2016 | Miroslav Jurasek | 2,320 | Stare Mesto Open | E14 |
| Jul 2008 | Jakub Lahner | 2,314 | Brno Duras IM-B | E54 |
| Jan 2002 | Ivan1 Markovic | 2,305 | Brno Duras BVK Open A | C27 |
| Jan 2009 | Vladimir Belunek | 2,295 | chT2E-CZE 0809 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras Open A | 2014 | 42 | 24.5 | 2,071 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2009 | 35 | 22.5 | 2,085 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2015 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,087 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2011 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,152 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2017 | 25 | 10 | 2,125 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2004 | 18 | 9 | 2,155 |
| Frydek Mistek Open | 2015 | 12 | 5 | 2,117 |
| Brno Duras IM-B | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Zavadil's chess games?
394 games by Michal Zavadil, from Apr 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 Michal Zavadil has played.
What does Michal Zavadil play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Michal Zavadil opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Zavadil answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Michal Zavadil play as White?
As White, Michal Zavadil's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Zavadil play as Black?
As Black, Michal Zavadil most often plays: Owen Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Michal Zavadil's FIDE rating?
Michal Zavadil is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Michal Zavadil played?
Our database contains 394 games by Michal Zavadil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 129 draws, 134 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Zavadil?
394 games by Michal Zavadil 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.