Prepare against Teofil Zima
Poland · World #21,459 classical · FIDE ID 1148737
When preparing against Teofil Zima, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 90 games by Teofil Zima, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Teofil Zima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Teofil Zima 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 | 2,045 | 2,063 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,086 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,945 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 23 | 24 | 43 | 25.6% |
| As White | 46 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 11 | 20 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Teofil Zima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Teofil Zima's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 91.3% | 34.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 34.5% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Zima usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zima usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Zima usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Zima usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Teofil Zima's chess games
All 90 games by Teofil Zima in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 23 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Jonasz Baum | 2,270 | Poronin Tatra Limba Open | B51 |
| May 2021 | Jakub Luberanski | 2,240 | Poronin Tatra Limba Open | E94 |
| Jun 2021 | Marcin Chmiel | 2,236 | ch-Krakow Malopolska | B12 |
| Jun 2021 | Jan Golecki | 2,200 | ch-Krakow Malopolska | C54 |
| Aug 2021 | Rafal Szyszylo | 2,179 | 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open A | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2012 | 22 | 9 | 1,834 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| Lezajsk Merlin 1st | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,121 |
| Poronin Tatra Limba Open | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open A | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-Krakow Malopolska | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 2,210 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 24 - 28 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,006 |
| Kochan Memorial Open B 20th | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Teofil Zima's chess games?
90 games by Teofil Zima, from Oct 2008 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 Teofil Zima has played.
What does Teofil Zima play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Teofil Zima opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Teofil Zima answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Teofil Zima play as White?
As White, Teofil Zima's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Teofil Zima play as Black?
As Black, Teofil Zima most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Teofil Zima's FIDE rating?
Teofil Zima is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Teofil Zima played?
Our database contains 90 games by Teofil Zima, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Teofil Zima?
90 games by Teofil Zima 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.