Prepare against Zuzana Stankova
Czechia · World #82,635 classical · FIDE ID 384178
When preparing against Zuzana Stankova, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 36 games by Zuzana Stankova, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zuzana Stankova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zuzana Stankova 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 | 1,781 | 1,824 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,762 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,743 | 1,773 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 13.9% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 5.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zuzana Stankova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zuzana Stankova's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Stankova usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Stankova usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Stankova usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Stankova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Zuzana Stankova's chess games
All 36 games by Zuzana Stankova in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 5 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Petr Gruss | 1,786 | 10th Teplice Open | C42 |
| Aug 2014 | Jiri Zak | 1,776 | Ricany Open A | B21 |
| Jan 2015 | Pavel Sebek | 1,711 | 14th Prague Open B | B21 |
| Nov 2014 | Michal Nechutny | 1,478 | 6th Plzen Open | B08 |
| Jan 2016 | Anna Lhotska | 1,425 | 15th Prague Open B | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,659 |
| Ricany Open A | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,677 |
| 6th Plzen Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,557 |
| 14th Prague Open B | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,717 |
| 15th Prague Open B | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,645 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,673 |
| 32nd Pardubice Czech Open E | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,995 |
| 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zuzana Stankova's chess games?
36 games by Zuzana Stankova, from Aug 2014 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 Zuzana Stankova has played.
What does Zuzana Stankova play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Zuzana Stankova opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zuzana Stankova answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Zuzana Stankova play as White?
As White, Zuzana Stankova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zuzana Stankova play as Black?
As Black, Zuzana Stankova most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Zuzana Stankova's FIDE rating?
Zuzana Stankova is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,743 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Zuzana Stankova played?
Our database contains 36 games by Zuzana Stankova, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (13.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zuzana Stankova?
36 games by Zuzana Stankova 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.