Prepare against Dusan Mikulas
FM · Slovakia · World #31,528 classical · FIDE ID 14900521
When preparing against Dusan Mikulas, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 25.0% over 28 games.
Our database contains 561 games by Dusan Mikulas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dusan Mikulas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dusan Mikulas 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 | 1,977 | 2,210 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 2,110 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,139 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 561 | 212 | 194 | 155 | 37.8% |
| As White | 291 | 121 | 95 | 75 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 270 | 91 | 99 | 80 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dusan Mikulas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dusan Mikulas's side.
First moves as White (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 288 | 99.0% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mikulas usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mikulas usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Mikulas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mikulas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mikulas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 67.2% | 51.7% |
| c5 | 44 | 32.8% | 58.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 71.2% | 54.8% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 23.3% | 44.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Dusan Mikulas's chess games
All 561 games by Dusan Mikulas 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: 212 wins, 194 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 44 | 19/16/9 | 43.2% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 19/7/5 | 61.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 7/14/7 | 25.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E09 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Marek Vokac | 2,450 | Stare Mesto Open | B33 |
| May 2004 | Jan Smolen | 2,343 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B01 |
| Feb 2008 | Gabor Farkas | 2,333 | chT2A-SVK 0708 | C96 |
| Feb 2020 | Pavol Kovacocy | 2,299 | chT2A-SVK 1920 | B38 |
| Jul 2009 | Lubos Debnar | 2,285 | Piestany Open | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2018 | 64 | 29.5 | 1,982 |
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 42 | 20 | 2,161 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2004 | 30 | 16 | 2,180 |
| ch-SVK Seniors-B | 2010 | 18 | 13 | 2,189 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2008 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,099 |
| Piestany Open | 2012 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,233 |
| ch-SVK Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,908 |
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dusan Mikulas's chess games?
561 games by Dusan Mikulas, 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 Dusan Mikulas has played.
What does Dusan Mikulas play on the first move as White?
Across 291 games with White in our database, Dusan Mikulas opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dusan Mikulas answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Dusan Mikulas play as White?
As White, Dusan Mikulas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 61.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 291 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dusan Mikulas play as Black?
As Black, Dusan Mikulas most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Dusan Mikulas's FIDE rating?
Dusan Mikulas is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Dusan Mikulas played?
Our database contains 561 games by Dusan Mikulas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 194 draws, 155 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dusan Mikulas?
561 games by Dusan Mikulas 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.