Prepare against Zdenek Haba
FM · Czechia · World #14,408 classical · FIDE ID 306118
Our database contains 755 games by Zdenek Haba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Haba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Haba 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 | 2,111 | 2,297 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,206 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,222 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 755 | 262 | 287 | 206 | 34.7% |
| As White | 378 | 139 | 148 | 91 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 377 | 123 | 139 | 115 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Haba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Haba's side.
First moves as White (378 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 330 | 87.3% | 56.2% |
| e4 | 39 | 10.3% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Haba usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Haba usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Haba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Haba usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Haba usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Haba usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 50.5% | 54.0% |
| g6 | 42 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 7.1% | 39.3% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 54.5% | 54.6% |
| c5 | 14 | 14.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 14.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 12.1% | 45.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 5.1% | 70.0% |
Zdenek Haba's chess games
All 755 games by Zdenek Haba 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: 262 wins, 287 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 89 | 28/33/28 | 31.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 9/16/6 | 29.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 31 | 10/15/6 | 32.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 72 | 21/31/20 | 29.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 47 | 18/17/12 | 38.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 13/9/12 | 38.2% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,434 | Havlickuv Brod Vysocina Open | E38 |
| Jan 2010 | Milan Orsag | 2,429 | chT2C-CZE 0910 | B26 |
| Sep 2008 | Lubos Rosko | 2,387 | 5th Zdar nad Sazavou Vysocina Open A | A44 |
| Jan 1993 | Libor Zvolanek | 2,375 | ch-CZE | D18 |
| Jan 2014 | Thomas RJ Hinks Edwards | 2,373 | chT2C-CZE 1314 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2015 | 24 | 9 | 2,140 |
| Prague Rejfir Memorial | 2009 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-CZE | 2010 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,326 |
| Ricany Open A | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 2,185 |
| Ricany Open | 2012 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,106 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2012 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,279 |
| chT2-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,174 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Haba's chess games?
755 games by Zdenek Haba, 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 Zdenek Haba has played.
What does Zdenek Haba play on the first move as White?
Across 378 games with White in our database, Zdenek Haba opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Haba answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Haba play as White?
As White, Zdenek Haba's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (89 games, 31.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 378 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Haba play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Haba most often plays: Modern Defense (72 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 377 games.
What is Zdenek Haba's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Haba is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (May 2014).
How many games has Zdenek Haba played?
Our database contains 755 games by Zdenek Haba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 287 draws, 206 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Haba?
755 games by Zdenek Haba 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.