Prepare against Zdenek Voracek
Czechia · World #60,360 classical · FIDE ID 331880
When preparing against Zdenek Voracek, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 28.3% over 53 games.
Our database contains 216 games by Zdenek Voracek, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Voracek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Voracek 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 | 1,854 | 2,084 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,914 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 92 | 35 | 89 | 42.6% |
| As White | 104 | 55 | 18 | 31 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 112 | 37 | 17 | 58 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Voracek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Voracek's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 96.2% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Voracek usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Voracek usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Voracek usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Voracek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Voracek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Voracek usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 96.4% | 35.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 46.2% | 62.5% |
Zdenek Voracek's chess games
All 216 games by Zdenek Voracek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Sep 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: 92 wins, 35 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 53 | 15/8/30 | 28.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Zdenek Marsalek | 2,257 | chT2C-CZE 1112 | D46 |
| Aug 2014 | Pavel Vojta | 2,225 | Ricany Open A | D66 |
| Aug 2008 | Milos Kozak | 2,209 | Ricany Open A | E86 |
| Nov 2001 | Jana Eretova | 2,189 | chT2-CZE 0102 | A90 |
| Jan 2000 | Oldrich Kastner | 2,177 | chTV-CZE 9900 | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 68 | 39 | 1,962 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 51 | 27.5 | 2,029 |
| Ricany Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,846 |
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 1,961 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| CZE Open J-B | 1994 | 9 | 7 | – |
| Hollabrunn Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Voracek's chess games?
216 games by Zdenek Voracek, from Oct 2006 to Sep 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 Voracek has played.
What does Zdenek Voracek play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Zdenek Voracek opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Voracek answers 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Voracek play as White?
As White, Zdenek Voracek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Voracek play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Voracek most often plays: Alekhine Defense (53 games, 28.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Zdenek Voracek's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Voracek is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Zdenek Voracek played?
Our database contains 216 games by Zdenek Voracek, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 35 draws, 89 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Voracek?
216 games by Zdenek Voracek 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.