Prepare against Zdenek Smekal
Czechia · World #61,878 classical · FIDE ID 320390
When preparing against Zdenek Smekal, expect 1.Nf3 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Zdenek Smekal, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Smekal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Smekal 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 | 1,849 | 1,977 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 18.6% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Smekal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Smekal's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 61.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Smekal usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (15% of these games) — Smekal usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Smekal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Smekal usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Smekal usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Smekal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Zdenek Smekal's chess games
All 43 games by Zdenek Smekal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 8 wins, 19 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olomouc Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| Plzen Open D U18 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-Moravia Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,125 |
| ch-Moravia | 1997 | 8 | 2 | 1,554 |
| Pardubice GPilt Open | 1993 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| Pardubice Open 2 | 1994 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Litomysl Open | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,109 |
| ch-Morava | 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Smekal's chess games?
43 games by Zdenek Smekal, from Oct 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 Smekal has played.
What does Zdenek Smekal play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Zdenek Smekal opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Smekal answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Smekal play as White?
As White, Zdenek Smekal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Smekal play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Smekal most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Zdenek Smekal's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Smekal is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Zdenek Smekal played?
Our database contains 43 games by Zdenek Smekal, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 19 draws, 16 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Smekal?
43 games by Zdenek Smekal 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.