Prepare against Emanuel Miciak
Slovakia · World #80,018 classical · FIDE ID 14912783
When preparing against Emanuel Miciak, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 299 games by Emanuel Miciak, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emanuel Miciak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emanuel Miciak 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 | 1,789 | 2,072 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,747 | 1,852 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,852 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 107 | 78 | 114 | 35.8% |
| As White | 141 | 59 | 30 | 52 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 158 | 48 | 48 | 62 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emanuel Miciak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emanuel Miciak's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 138 | 97.9% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Miciak usually continues c4 (47.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Miciak usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Miciak usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Miciak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 42.0% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 24 | 29.6% | 47.9% |
| e6 | 16 | 19.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 69.4% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 20.4% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 8.2% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Emanuel Miciak's chess games
All 299 games by Emanuel Miciak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Aug 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: 107 wins, 78 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Andrej Gasa | 2,153 | chT4-SVK A21 2122 | A47 |
| Jan 2016 | Tibor Cajka | 2,135 | chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | A57 |
| Nov 2006 | Wladyslaw Kuciel | 2,111 | Piestany Pressburg Open | D88 |
| Jan 2016 | Ivan Horak | 2,045 | chT4-SVK A21 1516 | C77 |
| Jan 2009 | Antonin Spurny | 2,014 | ch-SVK Seniors-B | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Open | 2014 | 36 | 13.5 | 1,842 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 22 | 8 | 1,658 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 1,811 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,807 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 1,913 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,776 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,862 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emanuel Miciak's chess games?
299 games by Emanuel Miciak, from Oct 2006 to Aug 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 Emanuel Miciak has played.
What does Emanuel Miciak play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Emanuel Miciak opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emanuel Miciak answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Emanuel Miciak play as White?
As White, Emanuel Miciak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emanuel Miciak play as Black?
As Black, Emanuel Miciak most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Emanuel Miciak's FIDE rating?
Emanuel Miciak is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,747 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Emanuel Miciak played?
Our database contains 299 games by Emanuel Miciak, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 78 draws, 114 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emanuel Miciak?
299 games by Emanuel Miciak 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.