Prepare against Rudolf Zrost
Slovakia · World #47,516 classical · FIDE ID 14910454
Our database contains 148 games by Rudolf Zrost, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Zrost's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Zrost 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 | 1,903 | 2,049 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,985 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,968 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 45 | 62 | 40 | 30.4% |
| As White | 76 | 27 | 32 | 17 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 72 | 18 | 30 | 23 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Zrost's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Zrost's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 84.2% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Zrost usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zrost usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zrost usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zrost usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zrost usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Zrost usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 34.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.2% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Rudolf Zrost's chess games
All 148 games by Rudolf Zrost in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 45 wins, 62 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 5/3/5 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Ondrej Mraz | 2,134 | chT1E-SVK 1516 | B12 |
| Dec 2018 | Jan Veselovsky | 2,098 | chT2D-SVK 1819 | B03 |
| Feb 2007 | Milan Petr | 2,053 | chT1E-SVK 0607 | D15 |
| Jan 2018 | Jan Krajnak | 2,042 | chT2D-SVK 1718 | A60 |
| Oct 2012 | Miroslav Ducay | 2,006 | chT2D-SVK 1213 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,982 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,062 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| Skalica Open A | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,814 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,139 |
| chT2D-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,801 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Zrost's chess games?
148 games by Rudolf Zrost, from Jul 2005 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 Rudolf Zrost has played.
What does Rudolf Zrost play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Rudolf Zrost opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Zrost answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Zrost play as White?
As White, Rudolf Zrost's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Zrost play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Zrost most often plays: Alekhine Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Rudolf Zrost's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Zrost is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Rudolf Zrost played?
Our database contains 148 games by Rudolf Zrost, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 62 draws, 40 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Zrost?
148 games by Rudolf Zrost 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.