Prepare against Petr Zacek
Czechia · World #40,801 classical · FIDE ID 320501
Our database contains 55 games by Petr Zacek, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Zacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Zacek 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 | 1,931 | 2,092 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 2,092 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,949 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 14 | 22 | 34.5% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Zacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Zacek's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Zacek usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zacek usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zacek usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zacek usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zacek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zacek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 100.0% |
Petr Zacek's chess games
All 55 games by Petr Zacek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Miroslav Muron | 2,215 | Ceske Budejovice Open | E64 |
| Oct 2019 | Alex Bullen | 2,108 | 10th Hradec Kralove Open | B13 |
| Jul 2019 | Jiri Puncochar | 2,014 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B88 |
| Oct 2019 | Ondrej Trasak | 1,982 | 10th Hradec Kralove Open | A48 |
| Jul 2017 | Jakub Vojta | 1,945 | Chess Holiday 2017 K21 | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,438 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,939 |
| Prague Summer Holiday K1 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,930 |
| Chess Holiday 2017 K21 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,809 |
| 2nd Prague Summer Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
| 10th Hradec Kralove Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,190 |
| 4th Prague Summer Open B | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,646 |
| Prague Holiday K21 | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Zacek's chess games?
55 games by Petr Zacek, from Jul 2004 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 Petr Zacek has played.
What does Petr Zacek play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Petr Zacek opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Zacek answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Petr Zacek play as White?
As White, Petr Zacek's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Zacek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Zacek most often plays: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Petr Zacek's FIDE rating?
Petr Zacek is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Petr Zacek played?
Our database contains 55 games by Petr Zacek, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Zacek?
55 games by Petr Zacek 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.