Prepare against Matej Kralik
Slovakia · World #87,309 classical · FIDE ID 14905132
When preparing against Matej Kralik, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Matej Kralik, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Kralik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Kralik 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 | 1,767 | 1,818 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,754 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 12.9% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Kralik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Kralik's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 23.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 23.5% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Kralik usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kralik usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kralik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kralik usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Matej Kralik's chess games
All 31 games by Matej Kralik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 4 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 1,999 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,658 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,474 |
| chT1E-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,650 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,759 |
| ch-SVK Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,890 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,979 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,706 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Kralik's chess games?
31 games by Matej Kralik, from Apr 2015 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 Matej Kralik has played.
What does Matej Kralik play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Matej Kralik opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Kralik answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matej Kralik play as White?
As White, Matej Kralik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Kralik play as Black?
As Black, Matej Kralik most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Matej Kralik's FIDE rating?
Matej Kralik is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Matej Kralik played?
Our database contains 31 games by Matej Kralik, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (12.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Kralik?
31 games by Matej Kralik 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.