Prepare against Michal Zitny

Czechia · World #64,148 classical · FIDE ID 366072

When preparing against Michal Zitny, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).

Our database contains 64 games by Michal Zitny, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Zitny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Zitny 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Zitny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Zitny's side.

First moves as White (33 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 46.7% score
  • …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Zitny usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
  • …d5 (33% of these games) — Zitny usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
  • …c5 (7% of these games) — Zitny usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
• 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 36.7% score
  • …e5 (47% of these games) — Zitny usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
  • …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zitny usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
  • …c5 (13% of these games) — Zitny usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)

Michal Zitny's chess games

All 64 games by Michal Zitny in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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, 21 draws, 29 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Michal Zitny's chess games?

64 games by Michal Zitny, from May 2013 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 Zitny has played.

What does Michal Zitny play on the first move as White?

Across 33 games with White in our database, Michal Zitny opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Zitny answers 1...c6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).

What openings does Michal Zitny play as White?

As White, Michal Zitny's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Michal Zitny play as Black?

As Black, Michal Zitny most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.

What is Michal Zitny's FIDE rating?

Michal Zitny is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Nov 2024).

How many games has Michal Zitny played?

Our database contains 64 games by Michal Zitny, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 21 draws, 29 losses (21.9% win rate).

How do I prepare against Michal Zitny?

64 games by Michal Zitny 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.

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