Prepare against Zdenek Volfl
FM · Czechia · World #26,226 classical · FIDE ID 310050
Our database contains 115 games by Zdenek Volfl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Volfl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Volfl 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 | 2,009 | 2,284 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 37 | 46 | 32 | 32.2% |
| As White | 62 | 19 | 28 | 15 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 53 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Volfl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Volfl's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 61 | 98.4% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 98% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Volfl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Volfl usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Volfl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Volfl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Zdenek Volfl's chess games
All 115 games by Zdenek Volfl 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: 37 wins, 46 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Jiri Soukup | 2,311 | chT2B-CZE 0910 | B20 |
| Mar 2006 | Vladimir Bretsnajdr | 2,300 | chT2b-CZE 0506 | E09 |
| Jan 1996 | David Efler | 2,255 | chT2a-CZE 9596 | B85 |
| Jan 1996 | Zdenek Choleva | 2,250 | chT2a-CZE 9596 | A04 |
| Nov 2009 | Ladislav Hrbolka | 2,229 | chT2B-CZE 0910 | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,235 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,188 |
| chT2a-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,285 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,350 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Volfl's chess games?
115 games by Zdenek Volfl, 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 Volfl has played.
What does Zdenek Volfl play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Zdenek Volfl opens with 1.Nf3 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Volfl answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Volfl play as White?
As White, Zdenek Volfl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Volfl play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Volfl most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Zdenek Volfl's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Volfl is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Zdenek Volfl played?
Our database contains 115 games by Zdenek Volfl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 46 draws, 32 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Volfl?
115 games by Zdenek Volfl 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.