Prepare against Zdenek Urban
CM · Czechia · World #10,466 classical · FIDE ID 312754
Our database contains 247 games by Zdenek Urban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Urban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Urban 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 | 2,162 | 2,205 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,079 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,176 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 102 | 68 | 77 | 41.3% |
| As White | 137 | 61 | 37 | 39 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 110 | 41 | 31 | 38 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Urban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Urban's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 46.0% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 30 | 21.9% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 26 | 19.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 11.7% | 71.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Urban usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Urban usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Urban usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 45.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 22 | 41.5% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 11.3% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 67.6% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Zdenek Urban's chess games
All 247 games by Zdenek Urban 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: 102 wins, 68 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Sergej Berezjuk | 2,431 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | C11 |
| Aug 2008 | Jan Suran | 2,383 | Mlada Boleslav CSOB Cup | A37 |
| Aug 2007 | Ernst Weinzettl | 2,328 | 3rd Ceska Trebova Open | B33 |
| Feb 2025 | Dan Uddenfeldt | 2,311 | World Senior Teams +65 | A04 |
| Nov 2005 | Jan Juptner | 2,236 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,218 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,212 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 2,053 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,198 |
| chT1W-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| chT2C-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Urban's chess games?
247 games by Zdenek Urban, 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 Urban has played.
What does Zdenek Urban play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Zdenek Urban opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Urban answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Urban play as White?
As White, Zdenek Urban's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Urban play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Urban most often plays: Philidor (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Zdenek Urban's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Urban is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Zdenek Urban played?
Our database contains 247 games by Zdenek Urban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 68 draws, 77 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Urban?
247 games by Zdenek Urban 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.