Prepare against Milan Zelenka
Czechia · World #29,214 classical · FIDE ID 312339
Our database contains 120 games by Milan Zelenka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Milan Zelenka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan 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 | 1,990 | 2,182 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,020 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,986 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 31 | 46 | 43 | 25.8% |
| As White | 57 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 63 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Zelenka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Zelenka's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 50.9% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 29.8% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 11 | 19.3% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zelenka usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zelenka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Zelenka usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 67.6% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Zelenka usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Zelenka usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Zelenka usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 51.4% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 37.1% | 15.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Milan Zelenka's chess games
All 120 games by Milan Zelenka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 31 wins, 46 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Jakub Roubalik | 2,386 | chT-CZE 2324 | A46 |
| Jan 2003 | Karel Kocian | 2,245 | chT2N-MOR 0203 | A47 |
| Jan 1997 | Julia Ovchinnikova | 2,235 | ch-Moravia | E13 |
| Apr 2004 | Michal Motyka | 2,231 | 15th Pobeskydy Alpress | A47 |
| Dec 2006 | Marek Nabelek | 2,228 | chT2f-CZE 0607 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2N-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 2,099 |
| chT2F-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| ch-Morava U20 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 1,898 |
| Klatovy Open B | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 1,982 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,796 |
| chT2f-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Zelenka's chess games?
120 games by Milan Zelenka, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Milan Zelenka has played.
What does Milan Zelenka play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Milan Zelenka opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Zelenka answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Milan Zelenka play as White?
As White, Milan Zelenka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Zelenka play as Black?
As Black, Milan Zelenka most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Milan Zelenka's FIDE rating?
Milan Zelenka is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Milan Zelenka played?
Our database contains 120 games by Milan Zelenka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 46 draws, 43 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Zelenka?
120 games by Milan 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.