Prepare against Matej Michalek
Slovakia · World #32,429 classical · FIDE ID 14924889
Our database contains 147 games by Matej Michalek, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matej Michalek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Michalek 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 | 1,972 | 1,996 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 62 | 45 | 40 | 42.2% |
| As White | 70 | 31 | 21 | 18 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Michalek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Michalek's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 94.3% | 59.1% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 5.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Michalek usually continues Nc3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Michalek usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Michalek usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Michalek usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 67.6% | 62.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Matej Michalek's chess games
All 147 games by Matej Michalek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 62 wins, 45 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E67 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Peter Bombek | 2,205 | chT3B2-SVK 1617 | A49 |
| May 2012 | Stefan Durnik | 2,072 | ch-Zilina Region | C06 |
| Apr 2015 | Dusan Orgon | 2,066 | chT3B2-SVK 1415 | A00 |
| Jul 2013 | Imrich Jurcisin | 2,046 | ch-SVK Open | B08 |
| Mar 2014 | Robert Pindes | 2,031 | chT2B-SVK 1314 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2012 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,851 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 1,895 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,820 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,048 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,643 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,069 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Michalek's chess games?
147 games by Matej Michalek, from Jul 2011 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 Matej Michalek has played.
What does Matej Michalek play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Matej Michalek opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Michalek answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matej Michalek play as White?
As White, Matej Michalek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Michalek play as Black?
As Black, Matej Michalek most often plays: King's Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Matej Michalek's FIDE rating?
Matej Michalek is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Matej Michalek played?
Our database contains 147 games by Matej Michalek, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 45 draws, 40 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Michalek?
147 games by Matej Michalek 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.