Prepare against Zuzana Stara
Czechia · World #9,428 classical · FIDE ID 23733543
When preparing against Zuzana Stara, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 184 games by Zuzana Stara, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zuzana Stara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zuzana Stara 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 | 2,180 | 2,180 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,999 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,059 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 81 | 38 | 65 | 44.0% |
| As White | 90 | 48 | 17 | 25 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 94 | 33 | 21 | 40 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zuzana Stara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zuzana Stara's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 94.4% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Stara usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Stara usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Stara usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Stara usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 34.9% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 21 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 20 | 31.7% | 32.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 36.0% | 44.4% |
Zuzana Stara's chess games
All 184 games by Zuzana Stara in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 81 wins, 38 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Gert Schnider | 2,354 | 38th Pula Open 2026 | C84 |
| Aug 2026 | Michelle Trunz | 2,224 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | G18 | E46 |
| Dec 2025 | Julia Movsesian | 2,201 | ch-CZE Blitz w | B07 |
| Jun 2026 | Yannick Woods | 2,176 | 38th Pula Open 2026 | B12 |
| May 2023 | Vladimir Rajnys | 2,074 | ch-CZE Amateur | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U12 Girls | 2023 | 18 | 14.5 | 1,541 |
| 6th Prague Futures | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,716 |
| Czech Woman Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,903 |
| chT-CZE U12 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,508 |
| 8th Prague Futures | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,954 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,919 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U10 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zuzana Stara's chess games?
184 games by Zuzana Stara, from Oct 2019 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 Zuzana Stara has played.
What does Zuzana Stara play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Zuzana Stara opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zuzana Stara answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Zuzana Stara play as White?
As White, Zuzana Stara's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zuzana Stara play as Black?
As Black, Zuzana Stara most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Zuzana Stara's FIDE rating?
Zuzana Stara is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Zuzana Stara played?
Our database contains 184 games by Zuzana Stara, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 38 draws, 65 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zuzana Stara?
184 games by Zuzana Stara 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.