Prepare against Zdenek Zimniok
Czechia · World #83,850 classical · FIDE ID 313831
When preparing against Zdenek Zimniok, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 45 games by Zdenek Zimniok, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Zimniok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Zimniok 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 | 1,777 | 2,036 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,707 | 1,964 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,818 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 9 | 25 | 24.4% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Zimniok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Zimniok's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Zimniok usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zimniok usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zimniok usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Zdenek Zimniok's chess games
All 45 games by Zdenek Zimniok 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Jiri Kotoucek | 1,795 | Karvina Open | C42 |
| Jul 2014 | Jan Divis | 1,677 | Karvina Open | D02 |
| Jun 2015 | Jan Novak | 1,365 | Karvina Open | B07 |
| Jul 2017 | Jessica Cieslak | 1,284 | Karvina Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2017 | 40 | 14.5 | 1,682 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,485 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,746 |
| chT1-CZE East 0506 | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Zimniok's chess games?
45 games by Zdenek Zimniok, 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 Zimniok has played.
What does Zdenek Zimniok play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Zdenek Zimniok opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Zimniok answers 1...d6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Zimniok play as White?
As White, Zdenek Zimniok's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Zimniok play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Zimniok most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Zdenek Zimniok's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Zimniok is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,707 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Zdenek Zimniok played?
Our database contains 45 games by Zdenek Zimniok, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Zimniok?
45 games by Zdenek Zimniok 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.