Prepare against Zdenek Sova
Czechia · World #95,102 classical · FIDE ID 355240
When preparing against Zdenek Sova, expect 1.Nf3 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 72 games by Zdenek Sova, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Sova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Sova 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 | 1,743 | 1,822 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 36.1% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Sova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Sova's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 78.9% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 79% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sova usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sova usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Sova usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Sova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 63.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Zdenek Sova's chess games
All 72 games by Zdenek Sova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 26 wins, 26 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Vaclav Vaclavik | 1,979 | chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | B41 |
| Nov 2022 | Jaroslav Sladek | 1,853 | chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | A55 |
| Jul 2017 | Karel Haderka | 1,825 | 23rd Klatovy Open B | A25 |
| Jul 2016 | Pavel Rimovsky | 1,593 | 22nd Klatovy Open B | E61 |
| Jul 2016 | Petr Kotal | 1,558 | 22nd Klatovy Open B | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Klatovy Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,582 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,715 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,778 |
| 29th Klatovy Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,698 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| 4th Filseck Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,200 |
| 5th Filseck Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| 3rd Filseck Open | 1999 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Sova's chess games?
72 games by Zdenek Sova, from Sep 2011 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 Sova has played.
What does Zdenek Sova play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Zdenek Sova opens with 1.Nf3 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Sova answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Sova play as White?
As White, Zdenek Sova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Sova play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Sova most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Zdenek Sova's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Sova is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Zdenek Sova played?
Our database contains 72 games by Zdenek Sova, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 26 draws, 20 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Sova?
72 games by Zdenek Sova 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.