Prepare against Zdenek Pokorny
FM · Czechia · World #14,908 classical · FIDE ID 300799
When preparing against Zdenek Pokorny, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 299 games by Zdenek Pokorny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Pokorny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Pokorny 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 | 2,106 | 2,331 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 122 | 103 | 74 | 40.8% |
| As White | 147 | 68 | 47 | 32 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 152 | 54 | 56 | 42 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Pokorny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Pokorny's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 98.0% | 61.8% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues c3 (73.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues d4 (67.4% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 93.1% | 58.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 16 | 33.3% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.6% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Zdenek Pokorny's chess games
All 299 games by Zdenek Pokorny 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: 122 wins, 103 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 14/10/2 | 53.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1989 | Michal Konopka | 2,405 | 22nd Olomouc Sigma | B09 |
| Jul 1989 | Matthias Schurade | 2,385 | 22nd Olomouc Sigma | C44 |
| Jul 1989 | Jozef Krason | 2,370 | 22nd Olomouc Sigma | B22 |
| Feb 2007 | Jan Priborsky | 2,368 | chT1W-CZE 0607 | C78 |
| Jan 1992 | Robert Tibensky | 2,365 | chT-CSR | A99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrudim Open | 2002 | 18 | 11 | 2,162 |
| chT-CSR | 1992 | 16 | 8 | 2,325 |
| 22nd Olomouc Sigma | 1989 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,410 |
| chT1W-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,290 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,089 |
| chT2-CZE 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,490 |
| chT2V-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 10 | 2,514 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Pokorny's chess games?
299 games by Zdenek Pokorny, 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 Pokorny has played.
What does Zdenek Pokorny play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Zdenek Pokorny opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Pokorny answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Pokorny play as White?
As White, Zdenek Pokorny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Pokorny play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Pokorny most often plays: Dutch Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Zdenek Pokorny's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Pokorny is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Zdenek Pokorny played?
Our database contains 299 games by Zdenek Pokorny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 103 draws, 74 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Pokorny?
299 games by Zdenek Pokorny 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.