Prepare against Zdenek Cakl
Czechia · World #12,694 classical · FIDE ID 317900
When preparing against Zdenek Cakl, expect 1.Nf3 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 406 games by Zdenek Cakl, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Cakl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Cakl 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 | 2,132 | 2,175 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,076 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 123 | 153 | 130 | 30.3% |
| As White | 199 | 75 | 67 | 57 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 207 | 48 | 86 | 73 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Cakl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Cakl's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 195 | 97.5% | 54.4% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 98% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Cakl usually continues b3 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cakl usually continues b3 (56.1% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Cakl usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Cakl usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Cakl usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 96.8% | 47.8% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.2% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 61.4% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 38.6% | 45.6% |
Zdenek Cakl's chess games
All 406 games by Zdenek Cakl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 123 wins, 153 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 98 | 41/27/30 | 41.8% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 57 | 22/21/14 | 38.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25 | 4/12/9 | 16.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 0/5/8 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Jan Docekal | 2,261 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | E65 |
| Jan 2003 | Jiri Hlavnicka | 2,256 | Klatovy Open A | A06 |
| Aug 2011 | Josef Kopal | 2,253 | Liberec Metalmex Open | A04 |
| Oct 2010 | Tomas Duran | 2,215 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | B20 |
| Feb 2010 | Petr Munk | 2,198 | chT2C-CZE 0910 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 70 | 36 | 2,089 |
| Liberec Metalmex Open | 2012 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,105 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,074 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2024 | 20 | 9 | 2,046 |
| Novy Bor Open | 2011 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,035 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,213 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,068 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Cakl's chess games?
406 games by Zdenek Cakl, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Cakl has played.
What does Zdenek Cakl play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Zdenek Cakl opens with 1.Nf3 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Cakl answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Cakl play as White?
As White, Zdenek Cakl's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (98 games, 41.8% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (57 games, 38.6% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Cakl play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Cakl most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Zdenek Cakl's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Cakl is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Zdenek Cakl played?
Our database contains 406 games by Zdenek Cakl, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 153 draws, 130 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Cakl?
406 games by Zdenek Cakl 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.