Prepare against Zdenek Kavan
Czechia · World #16,045 classical · FIDE ID 314390
Our database contains 54 games by Zdenek Kavan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Kavan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Kavan 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 | 2,094 | 2,203 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 11 | 25 | 18 | 20.4% |
| As White | 26 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 11.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Kavan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Kavan's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 34.6% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kavan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kavan usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Kavan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 27.8% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Kavan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kavan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kavan usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Zdenek Kavan's chess games
All 54 games by Zdenek Kavan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 25 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Petr Walek | 2,234 | chT2E-CZE 2223 | B07 |
| Jan 2004 | Jan Uhmann | 2,220 | chT2d-CZE 0405 | D80 |
| Jan 2004 | Zdenek Molik | 2,200 | chT2d-CZE 0405 | A38 |
| Jan 2005 | Eva Kulovana | 2,180 | chT2d-CZE 0405 | B06 |
| Dec 2006 | Jiri Sekanina | 2,151 | chT2d-CZE 0607 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MOR 2S 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| chT2d-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| chT2d-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| chT2d-CZE 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| Znojmo Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Kavan's chess games?
54 games by Zdenek Kavan, from Apr 2003 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 Kavan has played.
What does Zdenek Kavan play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Zdenek Kavan opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Kavan answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Kavan play as White?
As White, Zdenek Kavan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Kavan play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Kavan most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Zdenek Kavan's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Kavan is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Zdenek Kavan played?
Our database contains 54 games by Zdenek Kavan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 25 draws, 18 losses (20.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Kavan?
54 games by Zdenek Kavan 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.