Prepare against Vaclav Zidek
CM · Czechia · World #20,082 classical · FIDE ID 322644
Our database contains 289 games by Vaclav Zidek, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Zidek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Zidek 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 | 2,056 | 2,206 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,221 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,185 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 109 | 85 | 95 | 37.7% |
| As White | 155 | 61 | 46 | 48 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 134 | 48 | 39 | 47 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Zidek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Zidek's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 91.0% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 7.7% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zidek usually continues c4 (42.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zidek usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Zidek usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zidek usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zidek usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Zidek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 55.2% | 52.7% |
| c5 | 28 | 41.8% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 38.2% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 32.4% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
Vaclav Zidek's chess games
All 289 games by Vaclav Zidek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 109 wins, 85 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Andrei-Nestor Cioara | 2,496 | 11th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | A60 |
| Jul 2015 | Vitezslav Rasik | 2,446 | 26th Pardubice Open Rapid | B07 |
| Nov 2022 | Richard Stalmach | 2,434 | chT1E-CZE 2223 | E81 |
| May 2010 | Jaroslav Cempel | 2,285 | Ostrava Open | A47 |
| Apr 2018 | Kacper Tomaszewski | 2,284 | chT-CZE 2F 1718 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2011 | 17 | 7 | 2,029 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,069 |
| chT1E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,161 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-CZE | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,247 |
| chT1E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,039 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,243 |
| chT1E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Zidek's chess games?
289 games by Vaclav Zidek, from Jul 2004 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 Vaclav Zidek has played.
What does Vaclav Zidek play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Vaclav Zidek opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Zidek answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Zidek play as White?
As White, Vaclav Zidek's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Zidek play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Zidek most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Vaclav Zidek's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Zidek is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Vaclav Zidek played?
Our database contains 289 games by Vaclav Zidek, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 85 draws, 95 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Zidek?
289 games by Vaclav Zidek 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.