Prepare against Zdenek Zimovcak
Czechia · World #130,182 classical · FIDE ID 357618
When preparing against Zdenek Zimovcak, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 50 games by Zdenek Zimovcak, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Zimovcak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Zimovcak 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 | 1,646 | 1,716 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 11 | 20 | 38.0% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Zimovcak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Zimovcak's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 82.1% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 47.8% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Zimovcak usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Zimovcak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zimovcak usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zimovcak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zimovcak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 85.7% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Zdenek Zimovcak's chess games
All 50 games by Zdenek Zimovcak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | M. Muller | 2,058 | 5th Nachod Open | C44 |
| Jul 2018 | Josef Kohout | 1,888 | 24th Klatovy Open B | E06 |
| Aug 2007 | Jiri Vorsilka | 1,720 | Ricany Open B | C41 |
| Jul 2017 | Jaromir Jesensky | 1,552 | 23rd Klatovy Open B | C41 |
| Jul 2017 | Pavel Jedlicka | 1,525 | 23rd Klatovy Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,662 |
| Ricany Open B | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,688 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,650 |
| Prague KS Open B | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,427 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,634 |
| 9th Nachod Open | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,745 |
| 5th Nachod Open | 1999 | 2 | 1 | 2,065 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Zimovcak's chess games?
50 games by Zdenek Zimovcak, from Sep 2011 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 Zimovcak has played.
What does Zdenek Zimovcak play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Zdenek Zimovcak opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Zimovcak answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...b6 (50% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Zimovcak play as White?
As White, Zdenek Zimovcak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Zimovcak play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Zimovcak most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Zdenek Zimovcak's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Zimovcak is currently rated 1,646 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,716 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Zdenek Zimovcak played?
Our database contains 50 games by Zdenek Zimovcak, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Zimovcak?
50 games by Zdenek Zimovcak 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.