Prepare against Zdenek Straka
Czechia · World #85,842 classical · FIDE ID 315494
When preparing against Zdenek Straka, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Torre Attack as White, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 171 games by Zdenek Straka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Straka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Straka 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 | 1,771 | 2,071 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,981 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 52 | 36 | 83 | 30.4% |
| As White | 86 | 26 | 19 | 41 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 85 | 26 | 17 | 42 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Straka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Straka's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 55.8% | 39.6% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 22.1% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 16.3% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Straka usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Straka usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Straka usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 52.6% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Straka usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Straka usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Straka usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 46.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Zdenek Straka's chess games
All 171 games by Zdenek Straka 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: 52 wins, 36 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Lorenzo Bini | 2,200 | Prague Cedok Open | A01 |
| Jan 1996 | Oleg E Mironov | 2,185 | Prague Cedok Open | C02 |
| Oct 2012 | Jiri Cernovsky | 2,144 | chT2C-CZE 1213 | A07 |
| Aug 2007 | Milan Lizner | 2,140 | Tabor Open | B30 |
| Jan 2000 | Carsten Hejberg | 2,115 | Schneider Bohemia Open A | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 43 | 21.5 | 1,903 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2001 | 24 | 6.5 | 1,817 |
| Strmilov Open | 2005 | 15 | 7 | 1,858 |
| chT2A-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2000 | 10 | 3 | 1,966 |
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 1,743 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open A | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Straka's chess games?
171 games by Zdenek Straka, 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 Straka has played.
What does Zdenek Straka play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Zdenek Straka opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Straka answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Straka play as White?
As White, Zdenek Straka's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Straka play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Straka most often plays: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Zdenek Straka's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Straka is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Zdenek Straka played?
Our database contains 171 games by Zdenek Straka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 36 draws, 83 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Straka?
171 games by Zdenek Straka 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.