Prepare against Zdenek Davidek
Czechia · World #8,507 classical · FIDE ID 23725001
Our database contains 119 games by Zdenek Davidek, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Davidek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Davidek 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 | 2,196 | 2,272 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,227 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,096 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 42 | 47 | 30 | 35.3% |
| As White | 62 | 27 | 24 | 11 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 57 | 15 | 23 | 19 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Davidek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Davidek's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 62.9% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 16 | 25.8% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Davidek usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Davidek usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Davidek usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Davidek usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Davidek usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Davidek usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 39.3% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 28.6% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
Zdenek Davidek's chess games
All 119 games by Zdenek Davidek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 42 wins, 47 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D41 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Martin Cerveny | 2,296 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B50 |
| Aug 2023 | Daniel Sorm | 2,295 | 10th Prague Summer Open A | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Rafail Antoniou | 2,287 | European Junior Chess Championship 2026 | Open | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Miroslav Jirasko | 2,264 | MČR juniorů a juniorek 2026 | Open | D46 |
| Aug 2026 | Aleksandr Avanesyan | 2,249 | European Junior Chess Championship 2026 | Open | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U16 | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2022 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,681 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,870 |
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,142 |
| Chess Slovak Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
| European Junior Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| MČR juniorů a juniorek 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Davidek's chess games?
119 games by Zdenek Davidek, from Apr 2018 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 Davidek has played.
What does Zdenek Davidek play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Zdenek Davidek opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Davidek answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Davidek play as White?
As White, Zdenek Davidek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Davidek play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Davidek most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Zdenek Davidek's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Davidek is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Zdenek Davidek played?
Our database contains 119 games by Zdenek Davidek, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 47 draws, 30 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Davidek?
119 games by Zdenek Davidek 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.