Prepare against Vladimir Dzurenda
Slovakia · World #53,506 classical · FIDE ID 14915219
When preparing against Vladimir Dzurenda, expect 1.c4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 40 games by Vladimir Dzurenda, covering Jan 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Dzurenda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Dzurenda 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 | 1,881 | 1,883 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 35.0% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Dzurenda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Dzurenda's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 81.0% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 81% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Dzurenda usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Dzurenda usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Dzurenda usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dzurenda usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Dzurenda usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Dzurenda usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Dzurenda's chess games
All 40 games by Vladimir Dzurenda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D63 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Stefan Capak | 1,904 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | D36 |
| Mar 2018 | Alojz Krajcovic | 1,892 | chT3B2-SVK 1718 | A34 |
| Jan 2014 | Marta Motuzova | 1,799 | chT2B-SVK 1314 | B01 |
| Dec 2015 | Samuel Kamas | 1,797 | chT2B-SVK 1516 | A27 |
| Dec 2016 | Igor Sajtlava | 1,769 | chT3B2-SVK 1617 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 1,893 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,626 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,716 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| chT2B-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,692 |
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,629 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,790 |
| chT-SVK 3B2 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 2 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Dzurenda's chess games?
40 games by Vladimir Dzurenda, from Jan 2016 to Nov 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 Vladimir Dzurenda has played.
What does Vladimir Dzurenda play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Vladimir Dzurenda opens with 1.c4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Dzurenda answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Dzurenda play as White?
As White, Vladimir Dzurenda's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Dzurenda play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Dzurenda most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Vladimir Dzurenda's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Dzurenda is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Vladimir Dzurenda played?
Our database contains 40 games by Vladimir Dzurenda, covering Jan 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Dzurenda?
40 games by Vladimir Dzurenda 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.