Prepare against Zdenek Bartonicek
Czechia · World #33,713 classical · FIDE ID 317276
Our database contains 168 games by Zdenek Bartonicek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Bartonicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Bartonicek 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 | 1,965 | 2,128 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 2,057 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 2,041 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 46 | 53 | 69 | 27.4% |
| As White | 94 | 29 | 30 | 35 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 74 | 17 | 23 | 34 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Bartonicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Bartonicek's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 56.4% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 20 | 21.3% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 20.2% | 39.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bartonicek usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bartonicek usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bartonicek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Bartonicek usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Bartonicek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bartonicek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 48.5% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 14 | 42.4% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 81.5% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
Zdenek Bartonicek's chess games
All 168 games by Zdenek Bartonicek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 46 wins, 53 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Dieter Hottes | 2,206 | 26th Staufer Open | B00 |
| Oct 2005 | Umberto Scotti | 2,182 | 27th Arco Open | A12 |
| Jun 2018 | Eliska Richtrova | 2,180 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | B07 |
| Mar 2020 | David J James | 2,122 | WchT Seniors 65 | B52 |
| Nov 2016 | Libor Spacek | 2,112 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Arco Open | 2005 | 14 | 7 | 2,099 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,023 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,865 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| 9th Plzen Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
| 24th Klatovy Open A | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,874 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Bartonicek's chess games?
168 games by Zdenek Bartonicek, from Apr 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 Zdenek Bartonicek has played.
What does Zdenek Bartonicek play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Zdenek Bartonicek opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Bartonicek answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Bartonicek play as White?
As White, Zdenek Bartonicek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Bartonicek play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Bartonicek most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Zdenek Bartonicek's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Bartonicek is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Zdenek Bartonicek played?
Our database contains 168 games by Zdenek Bartonicek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 53 draws, 69 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Bartonicek?
168 games by Zdenek Bartonicek 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.