Prepare against Zdenek Vogl
Slovakia · World #64,005 classical · FIDE ID 14920972
When preparing against Zdenek Vogl, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Zdenek Vogl, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Vogl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Vogl 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 | 1,842 | 1,951 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 47 | 34 | 55 | 34.6% |
| As White | 61 | 17 | 15 | 29 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 30 | 19 | 26 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Vogl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Vogl's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 40.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Vogl usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Vogl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vogl usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 100.0% | 58.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 81.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Zdenek Vogl's chess games
All 136 games by Zdenek Vogl in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 47 wins, 34 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Frantisek Merva | 2,102 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | C60 |
| Mar 2023 | Michal Slamena | 2,053 | chT3A2-SVK 2223 | C84 |
| Feb 2020 | Andrea Slaba | 1,972 | chT4-SVK A21 1920 | E34 |
| Nov 2008 | Lubica Skapikova | 1,958 | chT3A2-SVK 0809 | C84 |
| Mar 2016 | Vince Vegh | 1,955 | chT-SVK 2A 1516 | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,591 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 8 | 2,085 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,972 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,820 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,839 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,764 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Vogl's chess games?
136 games by Zdenek Vogl, from May 2010 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 Vogl has played.
What does Zdenek Vogl play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Zdenek Vogl opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Vogl answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Vogl play as White?
As White, Zdenek Vogl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Vogl play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Vogl most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Zdenek Vogl's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Vogl is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Zdenek Vogl played?
Our database contains 136 games by Zdenek Vogl, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 34 draws, 55 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Vogl?
136 games by Zdenek Vogl 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.