Prepare against Zdenek Cubok
Czechia · World #80,705 classical · FIDE ID 315320
When preparing against Zdenek Cubok, expect 1.Nf3 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 54 games by Zdenek Cubok, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Cubok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Cubok 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 | 1,787 | 1,930 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,864 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 35.2% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Cubok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Cubok's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 34.6% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| b4 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cubok usually continues b4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cubok usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Cubok usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Cubok usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Cubok usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Cubok usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Zdenek Cubok's chess games
All 54 games by Zdenek Cubok in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 19 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Bretislav Jamka | 1,970 | Ostrava Konik Open B | D79 |
| Jan 2002 | Roman Mrazek | 1,815 | Karvina Open | A30 |
| May 2008 | Pavel Randliszek | 1,628 | 5th Orlova Open | D02 |
| May 2008 | Zygmunt Kwiatkowski | 1,603 | 5th Orlova Open | A04 |
| Apr 2012 | Jan Cech | 1,572 | Ostrava Konik Open B | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2006 | 30 | 13.5 | 2,001 |
| 4th Bohumin Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,665 |
| 5th Orlova Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,790 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2012 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| 3rd Bohumin Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Cubok's chess games?
54 games by Zdenek Cubok, from Oct 2004 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 Cubok has played.
What does Zdenek Cubok play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Zdenek Cubok opens with 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Cubok answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Cubok play as White?
As White, Zdenek Cubok's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Cubok play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Cubok most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Zdenek Cubok's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Cubok is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Zdenek Cubok played?
Our database contains 54 games by Zdenek Cubok, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Cubok?
54 games by Zdenek Cubok 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.