Prepare against Ladislav Michel
Czechia · World #97,405 classical · FIDE ID 329363
When preparing against Ladislav Michel, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 97 games by Ladislav Michel, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Michel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Michel 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 | 1,737 | 1,915 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,670 | 1,768 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,700 | 1,726 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 22 | 30 | 45 | 22.7% |
| As White | 47 | 9 | 18 | 20 | 19.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Michel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Michel's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 91.5% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.4% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Michel usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Michel usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Michel usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Michel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Michel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Michel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 96.0% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Ladislav Michel's chess games
All 97 games by Ladislav Michel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 22 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Vladimir Chalupecky | 2,034 | Janske Lazne Open A | B32 |
| Jan 2003 | Zdenek Bazant | 1,885 | ch-Czechia district | D06 |
| Apr 2017 | Uladzislau Mialik | 1,845 | Pobeskydy Open | A41 |
| Jan 2003 | Jaroslav Cap | 1,825 | ch-Czechia district | B22 |
| May 2013 | Ludek Svec | 1,795 | Janske Lazne Open | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Czechia district | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 1,909 |
| ch-Nachodsko | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,802 |
| 11th Nachod Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,768 |
| Janske Lazne Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,789 |
| 7th Nachod Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| Janske Lazne Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,980 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,936 |
| 5th Prague Summer Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,556 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Michel's chess games?
97 games by Ladislav Michel, from Jul 2006 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 Ladislav Michel has played.
What does Ladislav Michel play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Ladislav Michel opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Michel answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Michel play as White?
As White, Ladislav Michel's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Michel play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Michel most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Ladislav Michel's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Michel is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,670 in rapid and 1,700 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ladislav Michel played?
Our database contains 97 games by Ladislav Michel, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Michel?
97 games by Ladislav Michel 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.