Prepare against Otto Zakoucky
Czechia · World #143,378 classical · FIDE ID 335355
When preparing against Otto Zakoucky, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 117 games by Otto Zakoucky, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otto Zakoucky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otto Zakoucky 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 | 1,611 | 1,660 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,562 | 1,672 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,544 | 1,674 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 43 | 15 | 59 | 36.8% |
| As White | 55 | 21 | 6 | 28 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 62 | 22 | 9 | 31 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otto Zakoucky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otto Zakoucky's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 72.7% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 14.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 48.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zakoucky usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zakoucky usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Zakoucky usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zakoucky usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zakoucky usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 61.9% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 19.0% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
Otto Zakoucky's chess games
All 117 games by Otto Zakoucky in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 43 wins, 15 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Josef Pribyl | 2,445 | Hradec Kralove Open | B07 |
| Jan 1999 | Jakub Krejci | 2,160 | Svetla nad Sazavou Open B | A04 |
| Jan 2002 | Tomas Skacel | 1,785 | Klatovy Open B | A25 |
| Mar 2006 | Frantisek Seiner | 1,699 | ch-CZE Juniors Open B | E12 |
| Mar 2006 | Jiri Kaluzny | 1,672 | ch-CZE Juniors Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2002 | 36 | 15.5 | 1,704 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open B | 1999 | 18 | 8 | 2,115 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open | 1998 | 17 | 7 | 2,124 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| Most Open B | 1999 | 8 | 4 | – |
| ch-CZE Open B U18 | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 1,599 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open B | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 1,744 |
| Plzen Open B | 2001 | 6 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otto Zakoucky's chess games?
117 games by Otto Zakoucky, from May 2012 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 Otto Zakoucky has played.
What does Otto Zakoucky play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Otto Zakoucky opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otto Zakoucky answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Otto Zakoucky play as White?
As White, Otto Zakoucky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otto Zakoucky play as Black?
As Black, Otto Zakoucky most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Otto Zakoucky's FIDE rating?
Otto Zakoucky is currently rated 1,611 in classical chess, 1,562 in rapid and 1,544 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,660 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Otto Zakoucky played?
Our database contains 117 games by Otto Zakoucky, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 15 draws, 59 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otto Zakoucky?
117 games by Otto Zakoucky 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.