Prepare against Zdenek Taus
Czechia · World #79,148 classical · FIDE ID 397695
When preparing against Zdenek Taus, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Zdenek Taus, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Taus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Taus 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 | 1,792 | 1,792 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,614 | 1,614 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 19 | 6 | 23 | 39.6% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Taus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Taus's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 45.8% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Taus usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Taus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Taus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Taus usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Taus usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Taus usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 65.2% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 30.4% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Zdenek Taus's chess games
All 48 games by Zdenek Taus in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Martina Sosovickova | 1,170 | ch-EU Union U08 | C47 |
| Mar 2017 | Tomas Sedmihradsky | 1,145 | ch-CZE U10 | C29 |
| Aug 2015 | Arnold Kecskemeti | 1,136 | ch-EU Union U08 13th | D20 |
| Mar 2017 | Krystof Svarc | 1,134 | ch-CZE U10 | A57 |
| Aug 2016 | Zofia Lazniewska | 1,123 | ch-EU Union U08 14th | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U10 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,173 |
| ch-EU Union U08 14th | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,183 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,247 |
| ch-EU Union U08 13th | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,011 |
| Pobeskydy U09 Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 984 |
| Bezmerov Bastinec Memorial-B | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Taus's chess games?
48 games by Zdenek Taus, from Jan 2016 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 Taus has played.
What does Zdenek Taus play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Zdenek Taus opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Taus answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Taus play as White?
As White, Zdenek Taus's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Taus play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Taus most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Zdenek Taus's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Taus is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,614 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Zdenek Taus played?
Our database contains 48 games by Zdenek Taus, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Taus?
48 games by Zdenek Taus 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.