Prepare against Milan Zurek
IM · Czechia · World #3,522 classical · FIDE ID 300241
Our database contains 386 games by Milan Zurek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Zurek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Zurek 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 | 2,318 | 2,455 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,326 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,352 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 386 | 117 | 184 | 85 | 30.3% |
| As White | 193 | 64 | 95 | 34 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 193 | 53 | 89 | 51 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Zurek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Zurek's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 69.9% | 57.4% |
| b3 | 37 | 19.2% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 7.3% | 71.4% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Zurek usually continues c3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zurek usually continues c3 (60.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Zurek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 19% of White games, 54.1% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Zurek usually continues Bb2 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Zurek usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Zurek usually continues Bb2 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 62 | 69.7% | 58.1% |
| c6 | 13 | 14.6% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 9.0% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 80.4% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Milan Zurek's chess games
All 386 games by Milan Zurek 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: 117 wins, 184 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 87 | 29/45/13 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 36 | 10/19/7 | 27.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 62 | 21/27/14 | 33.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 37 | 9/15/13 | 24.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1996 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,615 | EU-Cup 12th Group2 | B01 |
| Jan 1998 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,580 | Pardubice Czech Open | A48 |
| Feb 2003 | Jiri Stocek | 2,555 | chT-CZE 0203 | B13 |
| Jan 1988 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,520 | Tirnavia-B | E19 |
| Jan 1996 | Yuri Shulman | 2,520 | Pardubice KB Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pardubice KB Open | 2000 | 27 | 18 | 2,503 |
| Pardubice Open | 1994 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,357 |
| chT-CSR | 1992 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,391 |
| Mlada Boleslav Open | 1993 | 16 | 10 | 2,449 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 15 | 9 | 2,334 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2002 | 14 | 10 | 2,593 |
| Tirnavia-B | 1988 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Zurek's chess games?
386 games by Milan Zurek, 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 Milan Zurek has played.
What does Milan Zurek play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Milan Zurek opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.b3 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Zurek answers 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Milan Zurek play as White?
As White, Milan Zurek's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (87 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Zurek play as Black?
As Black, Milan Zurek most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (62 games, 33.9% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 24.3% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Milan Zurek's FIDE rating?
Milan Zurek is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Milan Zurek played?
Our database contains 386 games by Milan Zurek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 184 draws, 85 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Zurek?
386 games by Milan Zurek 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.