Prepare against Zdenek Vybiral
Czechia · World #9,434 classical · FIDE ID 305200
When preparing against Zdenek Vybiral, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 621 games by Zdenek Vybiral, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Vybiral's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Vybiral 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 | 2,179 | 2,290 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,286 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,270 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 621 | 231 | 181 | 209 | 37.2% |
| As White | 322 | 140 | 92 | 90 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 299 | 91 | 89 | 119 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Vybiral's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Vybiral's side.
First moves as White (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 209 | 64.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 48 | 14.9% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 48 | 14.9% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 5.3% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Vybiral usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vybiral usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Vybiral usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 53.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Vybiral usually continues Nc3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Vybiral usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Vybiral usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 76 | 50.7% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 58 | 38.7% | 42.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 29 | 28.4% | 43.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.8% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 6 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
Zdenek Vybiral's chess games
All 621 games by Zdenek Vybiral in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 231 wins, 181 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 30 | 14/4/12 | 46.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 14/2/7 | 60.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/8/12 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 5/13/8 | 19.2% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Eduard Meduna | 2,472 | Pribram Open | E73 |
| Feb 2020 | Vitezslav Rasik | 2,462 | Prague Open | C00 |
| Apr 2013 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,434 | chT1W-CZE 1213 | A90 |
| Mar 2017 | Radek Londyn | 2,422 | chT1W-CZE 1617 | A42 |
| Jul 2015 | Martin Blahynka | 2,420 | 26th Pardubice Czech Open A | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 63 | 26 | 2,176 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 52 | 34 | 2,176 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 42 | 23 | 2,226 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2024 | 24 | 14 | 2,113 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,059 |
| Ricany Open | 2013 | 17 | 10 | 2,119 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,215 |
| chT1W-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Vybiral's chess games?
621 games by Zdenek Vybiral, from Apr 2003 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 Vybiral has played.
What does Zdenek Vybiral play on the first move as White?
Across 322 games with White in our database, Zdenek Vybiral opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Vybiral answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Vybiral play as White?
As White, Zdenek Vybiral's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 322 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Vybiral play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Vybiral most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 299 games.
What is Zdenek Vybiral's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Vybiral is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Zdenek Vybiral played?
Our database contains 621 games by Zdenek Vybiral, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 231 wins, 181 draws, 209 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Vybiral?
621 games by Zdenek Vybiral 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.