Prepare against Marek Michalik
Poland · World #84,851 classical · FIDE ID 1179578
When preparing against Marek Michalik, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Marek Michalik, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Michalik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Michalik 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 | 1,774 | 1,893 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,721 | 1,786 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,772 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 4 | 19 | 43.9% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Michalik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Michalik's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Michalik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Michalik usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Michalik usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Marek Michalik's chess games
All 41 games by Marek Michalik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Janusz Szumski | 2,058 | 14th Limanowa-ch | B22 |
| Feb 2012 | Stanislaw Czyrnek | 1,947 | 14th Limanowa-ch | B05 |
| Jan 2012 | Andrzej Janik | 1,903 | ch-POL Teachers | C02 |
| Jan 2012 | Marta Gorzkiewicz | 1,809 | ch-POL Teachers | B02 |
| Jun 2012 | Wladyslaw Kowalewski | 1,759 | Lukowica Qual | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL Teachers | 2012 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,854 |
| 14th Limanowa-ch | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,107 |
| Lukowica Qual | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,808 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,603 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Michalik's chess games?
41 games by Marek Michalik, from Oct 2007 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 Marek Michalik has played.
What does Marek Michalik play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Marek Michalik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Michalik answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Marek Michalik play as White?
As White, Marek Michalik's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Michalik play as Black?
As Black, Marek Michalik most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Marek Michalik's FIDE rating?
Marek Michalik is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,721 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (May 2012).
How many games has Marek Michalik played?
Our database contains 41 games by Marek Michalik, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Michalik?
41 games by Marek Michalik 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.