Prepare against Zdenek Plasek
Czechia · World #48,837 classical · FIDE ID 309800
Our database contains 261 games by Zdenek Plasek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Plasek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Plasek 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 | 1,897 | 2,136 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 2,066 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 2,038 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 86 | 64 | 111 | 33.0% |
| As White | 126 | 49 | 31 | 46 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 135 | 37 | 33 | 65 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Plasek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Plasek's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 23.8% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 11.9% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 6 | 4.8% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Plasek usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Plasek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Plasek usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Plasek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Plasek usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Plasek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 94.3% | 43.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 44.7% | 35.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Zdenek Plasek's chess games
All 261 games by Zdenek Plasek 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: 86 wins, 64 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Zdenek Zacek | 2,182 | ch-Prague 3rd lag | E68 |
| Jan 2007 | Miroslav Ivanovic | 2,174 | Prague KS Open A | D31 |
| May 2006 | Petr Pavlicek | 2,162 | ch-Prague 3rd lag | B90 |
| Jan 2007 | Jiri Fiser | 2,144 | Prague KS Open A | B28 |
| Jul 2017 | Petr Benes | 2,137 | 13th Prague Golden rap Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Golden Open | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,003 |
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,783 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,139 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,176 |
| 17th Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,607 |
| Prague Golden 65+ Open 17th | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Plasek's chess games?
261 games by Zdenek Plasek, 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 Plasek has played.
What does Zdenek Plasek play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Zdenek Plasek opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Plasek answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Plasek play as White?
As White, Zdenek Plasek's most-played openings in our database are: London System (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Plasek play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Plasek most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Zdenek Plasek's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Plasek is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Zdenek Plasek played?
Our database contains 261 games by Zdenek Plasek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 64 draws, 111 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Plasek?
261 games by Zdenek Plasek 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.