Prepare against Stepan Zilka
GM · Czechia · World #397 classical · FIDE ID 315303
Our database contains 1,363 games by Stepan Zilka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Zilka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Zilka 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 | 2,532 | 2,615 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,428 | 2,542 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,432 | 2,528 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,363 | 604 | 517 | 242 | 44.3% |
| As White | 680 | 341 | 236 | 103 | 50.1% |
| As Black | 683 | 263 | 281 | 139 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Zilka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Zilka's side.
First moves as White (680 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 339 | 49.9% | 67.4% |
| d4 | 296 | 43.5% | 68.6% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 3.2% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 20 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zilka usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zilka usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zilka usually continues d4 (61.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Zilka usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Zilka usually continues c4 (69.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zilka usually continues c4 (92.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 153 | 48.1% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 127 | 39.9% | 68.1% |
| c6 | 15 | 4.7% | 76.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 50.7% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 107 | 47.1% | 57.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Stepan Zilka's chess games
All 1,363 games by Stepan Zilka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 604 wins, 517 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 45 | 25/14/6 | 55.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 37 | 21/10/6 | 56.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 15/7/4 | 57.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 12/10/1 | 52.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 11/10/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 44 | 27/8/9 | 61.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 43 | 17/18/8 | 39.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 40 | 19/12/9 | 47.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37 | 7/22/8 | 18.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 34 | 12/18/4 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 6/21/7 | 17.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 22 | 4/14/4 | 18.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Wch Blitz | B46 |
| Nov 2023 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,712 | chT-AUT 2324 | C92 |
| Oct 2023 | Erwin L'Ami | 2,627 | Bundesliga 2023-24 | C67 |
| Nov 2023 | Luke J McShane | 2,626 | 24th chT-EU | C79 |
| Dec 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,623 | Wch Blitz | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2025 | 83 | 44.5 | 2,484 |
| Olomouc Open | 2012 | 42 | 26.5 | 2,385 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 41 | 15.5 | 2,384 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 36 | 24 | 2,636 |
| Karvina Open | 2006 | 29 | 19 | 2,366 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 26 | 12 | 2,419 |
| ch-CZE Blitz | 2018 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,464 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2000 | 17 | 13 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tomas Polak (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Zilka's chess games?
1,363 games by Stepan Zilka, from Apr 2003 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 Stepan Zilka has played.
What does Stepan Zilka play on the first move as White?
Across 680 games with White in our database, Stepan Zilka opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Zilka answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Stepan Zilka play as White?
As White, Stepan Zilka's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (45 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 680 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Zilka play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Zilka most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 61.4% win rate); Slav Defense (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 47.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 683 games.
What is Stepan Zilka's FIDE rating?
Stepan Zilka is currently rated 2,532 in classical chess, 2,428 in rapid and 2,432 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,615 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Stepan Zilka played?
Our database contains 1,363 games by Stepan Zilka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 604 wins, 517 draws, 242 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Zilka?
1,363 games by Stepan Zilka 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.