Prepare against Tomas Zach
Czechia · World #88,157 classical · FIDE ID 361976
When preparing against Tomas Zach, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 35 games by Tomas Zach, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Zach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Zach 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 | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 34.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Zach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Zach's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zach usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Zach usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Zach usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Zach usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Zach usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zach usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Tomas Zach's chess games
All 35 games by Tomas Zach in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Martin Dvorak | 1,795 | 10th Plzen Open C | D10 |
| Aug 2012 | Jan Veselsky | 1,718 | Plzen Open | E91 |
| Aug 2012 | Rene Kellner | 1,688 | Plzen Open | D11 |
| Jan 2003 | Martin Machalek | 1,662 | 9th Plzen Open C | A45 |
| Jan 2004 | Fedde Verf | 1,635 | 10th Plzen Open C | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Plzen Open C | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,690 |
| 10th Plzen Open C | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,751 |
| Plzen Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,696 |
| Plzen Calliditas Open | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,486 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Zach's chess games?
35 games by Tomas Zach, from May 2013 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 Tomas Zach has played.
What does Tomas Zach play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Tomas Zach opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Zach answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Tomas Zach play as White?
As White, Tomas Zach's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Zach play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Zach most often plays: Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Tomas Zach's FIDE rating?
Tomas Zach is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tomas Zach played?
Our database contains 35 games by Tomas Zach, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Zach?
35 games by Tomas Zach 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.