Prepare against Zdenek Kalousek
Czechia · World #21,287 classical · FIDE ID 331341
When preparing against Zdenek Kalousek, expect 1.c4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 82 games by Zdenek Kalousek, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Kalousek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Kalousek 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 | 2,046 | 2,149 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,012 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 29 | 14 | 39 | 35.4% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 4 | 19 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 10 | 20 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Kalousek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Kalousek's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 51.5% | 38.2% |
| e4 | 14 | 42.4% | 46.4% |
| e3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kalousek usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Kalousek usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Kalousek usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Kalousek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kalousek usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Kalousek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
Zdenek Kalousek's chess games
All 82 games by Zdenek Kalousek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 29 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Josef Pribyl | 2,393 | Prague ProMoPro Open | B06 |
| Jul 2021 | Tomas Studnicka | 2,351 | 32nd Pardubice Czech Open E | A35 |
| Jun 2018 | Zdenek Vybiral | 2,269 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | C01 |
| Jun 2018 | Jan Svatos | 2,264 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | B03 |
| May 2026 | Ondrej Vadila | 2,176 | Bratislava Regional Rapid & Freestyle Championships 2026 | Rapid - Reti Memorial | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,771 |
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| Bratislava Regional Rapid & Freestyle Championships 2026 | Freestyle Pezinok | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,284 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,872 |
| 1st Lanta Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,914 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,176 |
| 15th Prague Golden Rap Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Kalousek's chess games?
82 games by Zdenek Kalousek, from Jul 2006 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 Kalousek has played.
What does Zdenek Kalousek play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Zdenek Kalousek opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Kalousek answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Kalousek play as White?
As White, Zdenek Kalousek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Kalousek play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Kalousek most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Zdenek Kalousek's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Kalousek is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Zdenek Kalousek played?
Our database contains 82 games by Zdenek Kalousek, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Kalousek?
82 games by Zdenek Kalousek 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.