Prepare against Zdenek Lhotsky
Czechia · World #37,323 classical · FIDE ID 367184
Our database contains 171 games by Zdenek Lhotsky, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Lhotsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Lhotsky 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 | 1,947 | 1,987 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,987 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 36 | 43 | 92 | 21.1% |
| As White | 83 | 21 | 19 | 43 | 25.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 15 | 24 | 49 | 17.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Lhotsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Lhotsky's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lhotsky usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lhotsky usually continues Nf3 (31.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lhotsky usually continues d4 (39.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 98.0% | 33.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 64.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 36.0% | 38.9% |
Zdenek Lhotsky's chess games
All 171 games by Zdenek Lhotsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 36 wins, 43 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 3/3/16 | 13.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Filip Holy | 2,129 | 29th Klatovy Open A | B11 |
| Feb 2020 | Martin Vystrcil | 2,116 | chT-CZE 2C 1920 | B92 |
| Jul 2017 | Pavel Zak | 2,038 | 23rd Klatovy Open A | E90 |
| Aug 2018 | Petr Zizka | 2,028 | Ricany Open A | B00 |
| Jul 2018 | Blanka Brunova | 1,994 | 24th Klatovy Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 18 | 8 | 1,805 |
| Ricany Open A | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 1,838 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,738 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,871 |
| 10th Prague Golden Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,798 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,673 |
| 24th Klatovy Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| 11th Prague Golden Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Lhotsky's chess games?
171 games by Zdenek Lhotsky, from Jan 2013 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 Lhotsky has played.
What does Zdenek Lhotsky play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Zdenek Lhotsky opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Lhotsky answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Lhotsky play as White?
As White, Zdenek Lhotsky's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Lhotsky play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Lhotsky most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Zdenek Lhotsky's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Lhotsky is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Zdenek Lhotsky played?
Our database contains 171 games by Zdenek Lhotsky, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 43 draws, 92 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Lhotsky?
171 games by Zdenek Lhotsky 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.