Prepare against Roman Zavurka
Czechia · World #14,676 classical · FIDE ID 307947
When preparing against Roman Zavurka, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 15.6% over 45 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Roman Zavurka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Roman Zavurka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Zavurka 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 | 2,109 | 2,204 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,183 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,166 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 54 | 66 | 81 | 26.9% |
| As White | 98 | 21 | 41 | 36 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 33 | 25 | 45 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Zavurka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Zavurka's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 90.8% | 42.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Zavurka usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Zavurka usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Zavurka usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Zavurka usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Zavurka usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zavurka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 48.1% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 16 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 9.6% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 67.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 14.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Roman Zavurka's chess games
All 201 games by Roman Zavurka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 54 wins, 66 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 45 | 7/22/16 | 15.6% |
| A48 | London System | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,466 | Kouty nad Desnou Losin Kapor Open | A47 |
| Aug 2024 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,325 | Olomouc IM B 25th | A48 |
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Kutynec | 2,290 | ch-Morava | D34 |
| Jan 2014 | Jozef Federic | 2,269 | chT-CZE 2E 1314 | D05 |
| Dec 2023 | Patrik Gnida | 2,262 | Prostejov Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olomouc Open | 2012 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,100 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| chT2e-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,171 |
| chT2M-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Zavurka's chess games?
201 games by Roman Zavurka, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Roman Zavurka has played.
What does Roman Zavurka play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Roman Zavurka opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Zavurka answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...b6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Roman Zavurka play as White?
As White, Roman Zavurka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 15.6% win rate); London System (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Zavurka play as Black?
As Black, Roman Zavurka most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Owen Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Roman Zavurka's FIDE rating?
Roman Zavurka is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Roman Zavurka played?
Our database contains 201 games by Roman Zavurka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 66 draws, 81 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Zavurka?
201 games by Roman Zavurka 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.