Prepare against Juraj Michalec
Slovakia · World #80,882 classical · FIDE ID 14961474
When preparing against Juraj Michalec, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 46 games by Juraj Michalec, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juraj Michalec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juraj Michalec 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 | 1,787 | 1,807 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,756 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 39.1% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juraj Michalec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juraj Michalec's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Michalec usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Michalec usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Michalec usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Juraj Michalec's chess games
All 46 games by Juraj Michalec in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B65 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Rudolf Solik | 1,798 | chT3B2-SVK 2122 | D00 |
| Oct 2022 | Tibor Csollar | 1,732 | chT3B2-SVK 2223 | B05 |
| Dec 2022 | Erik Kralik | 1,730 | chT3B2-SVK 2223 | D37 |
| Feb 2024 | Frantisek Sliva | 1,711 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | D05 |
| Mar 2022 | Frantisek Danko | 1,686 | chT3B2-SVK 2122 | B65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,620 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 7 | 1,570 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,502 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,597 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,707 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2223 | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1,875 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1,783 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,593 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juraj Michalec's chess games?
46 games by Juraj Michalec, from Feb 2018 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 Juraj Michalec has played.
What does Juraj Michalec play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Juraj Michalec opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juraj Michalec answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Juraj Michalec play as White?
As White, Juraj Michalec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juraj Michalec play as Black?
As Black, Juraj Michalec most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Juraj Michalec's FIDE rating?
Juraj Michalec is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Juraj Michalec played?
Our database contains 46 games by Juraj Michalec, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juraj Michalec?
46 games by Juraj Michalec 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.