Prepare against Miroslav Mandak
Slovakia · World #49,496 classical · FIDE ID 14902990
Our database contains 527 games by Miroslav Mandak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Mandak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Mandak 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 | 1,895 | 2,089 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 2,031 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,881 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 527 | 159 | 161 | 207 | 30.2% |
| As White | 255 | 83 | 80 | 92 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 272 | 76 | 81 | 115 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Mandak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Mandak's side.
First moves as White (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 57.3% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 59 | 23.1% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 13.7% | 25.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mandak usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mandak usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mandak usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mandak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mandak usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Mandak usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 49.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 30 | 20.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 20 | 13.6% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 10.9% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 74.3% | 39.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Miroslav Mandak's chess games
All 527 games by Miroslav Mandak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 159 wins, 161 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| A34 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/11/12 | 34.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Marian Kantorik | 2,331 | ch-SVK Open | D46 |
| Oct 2018 | Jiri Bolacky | 2,222 | Tatry Open | B24 |
| Jan 1995 | Jozef Belan | 2,215 | chT2-SVK 9596 | B26 |
| Jan 1994 | Milos Kebis | 2,210 | Bratislava Open | B17 |
| Jan 1996 | Albert Bokros | 2,195 | chT2B-SVK 9596 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2019 | 62 | 19 | 2,004 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2023 | 58 | 26.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,010 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,004 |
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,116 |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| ch-SVK | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,238 |
| chT2A-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Mandak's chess games?
527 games by Miroslav Mandak, from Apr 2003 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 Miroslav Mandak has played.
What does Miroslav Mandak play on the first move as White?
Across 255 games with White in our database, Miroslav Mandak opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Mandak answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Mandak play as White?
As White, Miroslav Mandak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 255 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Mandak play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Mandak most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 272 games.
What is Miroslav Mandak's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Mandak is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Miroslav Mandak played?
Our database contains 527 games by Miroslav Mandak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 161 draws, 207 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Mandak?
527 games by Miroslav Mandak 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.