Prepare against Jan Michalek
IM · Czechia · World #8,395 classical · FIDE ID 303976
Our database contains 803 games by Jan Michalek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Michalek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Michalek 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 | 2,197 | 2,396 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,302 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,248 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 803 | 276 | 311 | 216 | 34.4% |
| As White | 405 | 153 | 160 | 92 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 398 | 123 | 151 | 124 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Michalek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Michalek's side.
First moves as White (405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 346 | 85.4% | 57.2% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 9.1% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.2% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Michalek usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Michalek usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Michalek usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Michalek usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Michalek usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Michalek usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 135 | 73.4% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 34 | 18.5% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 6.0% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 77.9% | 48.2% |
| g6 | 20 | 13.8% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.5% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Jan Michalek's chess games
All 803 games by Jan Michalek 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: 276 wins, 311 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 65 | 20/25/20 | 30.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 0/9/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 61 | 20/20/21 | 32.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 17/15/15 | 36.2% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 37 | 7/22/8 | 18.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 7/16/8 | 22.6% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,557 | 9th Plzen Open A | B87 |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Hausner | 2,480 | ch-CZE | B89 |
| Aug 2003 | Leonid Voloshin | 2,468 | 9th Plzen Open A | E87 |
| Jan 1991 | Gocha Tqebuchava | 2,420 | Brno Morava-C | B06 |
| Dec 1997 | Josef Jurek | 2,415 | chT-CZE 9798 | E02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 1994 | 24 | 10 | 2,259 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,103 |
| Tabor Open | 2012 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-CZE Open | 1999 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,342 |
| Karvina Open | 1989 | 13 | 5 | 2,189 |
| chT-CSR 9091 | 1991 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,465 |
| ch-CZE 18th | 1987 | 12 | 4 | – |
| Brno Morava-C | 1991 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Michalek's chess games?
803 games by Jan Michalek, 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 Jan Michalek has played.
What does Jan Michalek play on the first move as White?
Across 405 games with White in our database, Jan Michalek opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Michalek answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan Michalek play as White?
As White, Jan Michalek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Michalek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Michalek most often plays: Modern Defense (61 games, 32.8% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 36.2% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 18.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 398 games.
What is Jan Michalek's FIDE rating?
Jan Michalek is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Jan Michalek played?
Our database contains 803 games by Jan Michalek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 311 draws, 216 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Michalek?
803 games by Jan Michalek 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.