Prepare against Zbynek Zak
Czechia · World #41,956 classical · FIDE ID 365157
When preparing against Zbynek Zak, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 56 games by Zbynek Zak, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zbynek Zak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zbynek Zak 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 | 1,926 | 2,078 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 9 | 26 | 21 | 16.1% |
| As White | 27 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 18.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 13.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zbynek Zak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zbynek Zak's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 70.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 8 | 29.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 30% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Zbynek Zak's chess games
All 56 games by Zbynek Zak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 9 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 2/9/7 | 11.1% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Jan Fojtu | 2,104 | chT2C-CZE 1516 | A48 |
| Jan 2020 | Vit Cernoch | 1,957 | chT-CZE 2C 1920 | D03 |
| Jul 2012 | Staffan Thomasson | 1,931 | Prague Holiday M11 | A10 |
| Oct 2022 | Ivan Koudelka | 1,906 | chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | D00 |
| Oct 2016 | Jiri Vajcner | 1,855 | chT2C-CZE 1617 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U18 | 1998 | 14 | 3 | 1,695 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,955 |
| chT2C-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,981 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,916 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 2,158 |
| chT2C-CZE 1718 | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zbynek Zak's chess games?
56 games by Zbynek Zak, from May 2012 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 Zak has played.
What does Zbynek Zak play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Zbynek Zak opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.f4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zbynek Zak answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Zbynek Zak play as White?
As White, Zbynek Zak's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zbynek Zak play as Black?
As Black, Zbynek Zak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Zbynek Zak's FIDE rating?
Zbynek Zak is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Zbynek Zak played?
Our database contains 56 games by Zbynek Zak, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zbynek Zak?
56 games by Zbynek Zak 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.