Prepare against Zdenek Havluj
Czechia · World #67,035 classical · FIDE ID 322555
When preparing against Zdenek Havluj, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Zdenek Havluj, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Havluj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Havluj 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 | 1,831 | 2,070 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 42 | 41 | 55 | 30.4% |
| As White | 71 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 67 | 16 | 19 | 32 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Havluj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Havluj's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Havluj usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Havluj usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Havluj usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 31 | 83.8% | 41.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Zdenek Havluj's chess games
All 138 games by Zdenek Havluj in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 42 wins, 41 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 8/8/14 | 26.7% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Milan Snorek | 2,219 | Tabor Open | C25 |
| Feb 2011 | Michal Bujak | 2,201 | chT2A-CZE 1011 | B07 |
| Dec 2006 | Jaroslav Illetsko | 2,157 | chT2a-CZE 0607 | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Robert Sykora | 2,145 | chT2b-CZE 9596 | E87 |
| Jan 2013 | Ivo Hradecky | 2,113 | chT2C-CZE 1213 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 62 | 30 | 1,935 |
| Karvina Hornicky Kahanec-08 | 1985 | 13 | 2 | 1,974 |
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,939 |
| Strmilov Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,742 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 1 | 1,859 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,911 |
| Piestany Open | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,204 |
| chT2J-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Havluj's chess games?
138 games by Zdenek Havluj, from Jul 2005 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 Havluj has played.
What does Zdenek Havluj play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Zdenek Havluj opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Havluj answers 1...d6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Havluj play as White?
As White, Zdenek Havluj's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Havluj play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Havluj most often plays: Pirc Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Zdenek Havluj's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Havluj is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Zdenek Havluj played?
Our database contains 138 games by Zdenek Havluj, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 41 draws, 55 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Havluj?
138 games by Zdenek Havluj 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.