Prepare against Zbynek Hracek
GM · Czechia · World #426 classical · FIDE ID 300071
Our database contains 2,610 games by Zbynek Hracek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zbynek Hracek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zbynek Hracek 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 | 2,525 | 2,646 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,559 | 2,635 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,534 | 2,615 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,610 | 883 | 1,386 | 340 | 33.8% |
| As White | 1,318 | 501 | 681 | 136 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 1,292 | 382 | 705 | 204 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zbynek Hracek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zbynek Hracek's side.
First moves as White (1,318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 970 | 73.6% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 228 | 17.3% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 85 | 6.4% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 2.7% | 67.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hracek usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Hracek usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Hracek usually continues d4 (57.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Hracek usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Hracek usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hracek usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (539 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 361 | 67.0% | 59.0% |
| e5 | 152 | 28.2% | 51.3% |
| c6 | 15 | 2.8% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 1.3% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (520 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 466 | 89.6% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 30 | 5.8% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 17 | 3.3% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.0% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Zbynek Hracek's chess games
All 2,610 games by Zbynek Hracek 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: 883 wins, 1,386 draws, 340 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 145 | 59/76/10 | 40.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 90 | 33/45/12 | 36.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 79 | 23/43/13 | 29.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 49 | 19/29/1 | 38.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 42 | 13/24/5 | 31.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 41 | 8/31/2 | 19.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 40 | 18/18/4 | 45.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 16/19/1 | 44.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 35 | 9/21/5 | 25.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 32 | 8/18/6 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 109 | 44/45/20 | 40.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 105 | 23/65/16 | 21.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 100 | 19/62/19 | 19.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 95 | 33/45/17 | 34.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 69 | 25/38/6 | 36.2% |
| E11 | Catalan | 59 | 18/30/11 | 30.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 49 | 9/35/5 | 18.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 46 | 23/18/5 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 40 | 19/19/2 | 47.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 39 | 11/22/6 | 28.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,775 | ch-EU Rapid-30' | E10 |
| Nov 1998 | Alexei Shirov | 2,720 | Ostrava Match | B81 |
| Mar 2019 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,701 | 20th EU-ch | B76 |
| May 2013 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,695 | 14th ch-EUR | C77 |
| Oct 2018 | Tamir Nabaty | 2,692 | Olympiad-43 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 129 | 84.5 | 2,578 |
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 55 | 32.5 | 2,632 |
| Pardubice Open | 1995 | 25 | 18.5 | 2,592 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1991 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,444 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 21 | 14 | 2,485 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1999 | 20 | 14 | 2,686 |
| Hustopece Open | 2012 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,539 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2002 | 18 | 14 | 2,661 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergei Movsesian (35 games) · Lubomir Ftacnik (30 games) · David Navara (23 games) · Vlastimil Babula (20 games) · Petr Haba (19 games) · Pavel Blatny (17 games) · Vlastimil Jansa (16 games) · Jiri Stocek (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zbynek Hracek's chess games?
2,610 games by Zbynek Hracek, 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 Zbynek Hracek has played.
What does Zbynek Hracek play on the first move as White?
Across 1,318 games with White in our database, Zbynek Hracek opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zbynek Hracek answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Zbynek Hracek play as White?
As White, Zbynek Hracek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (145 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (90 games, 36.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (79 games, 29.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,318 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zbynek Hracek play as Black?
As Black, Zbynek Hracek most often plays: Sicilian (109 games, 40.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (105 games, 21.9% win rate); Indian Defense (100 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,292 games.
What is Zbynek Hracek's FIDE rating?
Zbynek Hracek is currently rated 2,525 in classical chess, 2,559 in rapid and 2,534 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,646 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Zbynek Hracek played?
Our database contains 2,610 games by Zbynek Hracek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 883 wins, 1,386 draws, 340 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zbynek Hracek?
2,610 games by Zbynek Hracek 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.