Prepare against Vladimir Zahradnik
Slovakia · World #47,628 classical · FIDE ID 14908921
When preparing against Vladimir Zahradnik, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 122 games by Vladimir Zahradnik, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Zahradnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Zahradnik 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 | 1,903 | 2,030 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,983 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 49 | 32 | 41 | 40.2% |
| As White | 57 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 65 | 29 | 16 | 20 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Zahradnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Zahradnik's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 45.6% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 25 | 43.9% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zahradnik usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zahradnik usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zahradnik usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zahradnik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Zahradnik usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Zahradnik usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 64.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Zahradnik's chess games
All 122 games by Vladimir Zahradnik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 49 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Norbert Recky | 2,113 | Presov B2 | B90 |
| Jul 2019 | Roman Hrnciar | 2,096 | ch-SVK Open | A03 |
| Oct 2013 | Ladislav Milder | 2,050 | chT-SVK 2D 1314 | B20 |
| Jul 2019 | Andrej Holly | 2,046 | ch-SVK Open | E67 |
| Jan 2011 | Tomas Tatarko | 2,033 | chT1E-SVK 1011 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presov Open B | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,278 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 1,938 |
| Presov B2 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,646 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,975 |
| chT2D-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,910 |
| chT2D-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 7 | 1,981 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Zahradnik's chess games?
122 games by Vladimir Zahradnik, from Oct 2003 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 Vladimir Zahradnik has played.
What does Vladimir Zahradnik play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Vladimir Zahradnik opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Zahradnik answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Zahradnik play as White?
As White, Vladimir Zahradnik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Zahradnik play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Zahradnik most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Vladimir Zahradnik's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Zahradnik is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Vladimir Zahradnik played?
Our database contains 122 games by Vladimir Zahradnik, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Zahradnik?
122 games by Vladimir Zahradnik 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.