Prepare against Zdenek Marsalek
Czechia · World #8,805 classical · FIDE ID 305715
Our database contains 500 games by Zdenek Marsalek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Marsalek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Marsalek 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 | 2,189 | 2,284 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,303 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,328 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 197 | 203 | 100 | 39.4% |
| As White | 272 | 106 | 109 | 57 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 228 | 91 | 94 | 43 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Marsalek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Marsalek's side.
First moves as White (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 254 | 93.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.7% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 50.8% | 61.7% |
| d6 | 58 | 49.2% | 63.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 65.3% | 56.4% |
| f5 | 16 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 9.7% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Zdenek Marsalek's chess games
All 500 games by Zdenek Marsalek 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: 197 wins, 203 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 73 | 28/33/12 | 38.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 49 | 22/17/10 | 44.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 35 | 17/11/7 | 48.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 43 | 20/15/8 | 46.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 40 | 10/23/7 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,483 | 18th Turnov Rapid Open | A32 |
| Jan 1998 | Krzysztof Zolnierowicz | 2,390 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B31 |
| Jan 1993 | Arkady Blodstein | 2,370 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B33 |
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Gaspariants | 2,340 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B22 |
| Feb 2014 | Petr Kucera | 2,337 | chT-CZE 1W 1314 | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 59 | 28.5 | 2,183 |
| Liberec Metalmex Open | 2012 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,189 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2017 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,180 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 2,192 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2016 | 16 | 10 | 2,306 |
| chT2-CZE | 1999 | 13 | 6 | 2,247 |
| chT2-CZE 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,215 |
| chT1b-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Marsalek's chess games?
500 games by Zdenek Marsalek, 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 Marsalek has played.
What does Zdenek Marsalek play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Zdenek Marsalek opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Marsalek answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...d6 (49% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Marsalek play as White?
As White, Zdenek Marsalek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (73 games, 38.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (49 games, 44.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (35 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 272 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Marsalek play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Marsalek most often plays: Philidor (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Zdenek Marsalek's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Marsalek is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Zdenek Marsalek played?
Our database contains 500 games by Zdenek Marsalek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 203 draws, 100 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Marsalek?
500 games by Zdenek Marsalek 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.