Prepare against Zdenek Ruzicka
Czechia · World #14,147 classical · FIDE ID 309850
When preparing against Zdenek Ruzicka, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 53 games by Zdenek Ruzicka, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Ruzicka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Ruzicka 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 | 2,115 | 2,194 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 2,213 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 2,191 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 25 | 13 | 15 | 47.2% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Ruzicka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Ruzicka's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 55.6% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 40.7% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Zdenek Ruzicka's chess games
All 53 games by Zdenek Ruzicka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Leif Ogaard | 2,362 | WchT Seniors 65 | E32 |
| Mar 2007 | Josef Purnoch | 2,206 | chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | E67 |
| Sep 2008 | Lubos Kriz | 2,180 | Prague Czechoslovak Cup | A25 |
| Mar 2007 | Milan Lizner | 2,140 | chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | A80 |
| Oct 2017 | Hermann Lodes | 2,130 | chT-EU Railways USIC | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,116 |
| Ricany Open A | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,133 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2017 | 5 | 5 | 2,235 |
| Rail 6 Countries 24th | 2013 | 4 | 3 | 2,141 |
| Prague Czechoslovak Cup | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,258 |
| Rail 5 Countries 23rd | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,189 |
| Railway 5 Countries 32nd | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Ruzicka's chess games?
53 games by Zdenek Ruzicka, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Ruzicka has played.
What does Zdenek Ruzicka play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Zdenek Ruzicka opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Ruzicka answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Ruzicka play as White?
As White, Zdenek Ruzicka's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Ruzicka play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Ruzicka most often plays: Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Zdenek Ruzicka's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Ruzicka is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Zdenek Ruzicka played?
Our database contains 53 games by Zdenek Ruzicka, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Ruzicka?
53 games by Zdenek Ruzicka 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.