Prepare against Michael Pospichal
Czechia · World #43,274 classical · FIDE ID 387274
Our database contains 31 games by Michael Pospichal, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Pospichal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Pospichal 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 | 1,920 | 1,998 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,866 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22.6% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Pospichal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Pospichal's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Pospichal usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Pospichal usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pospichal usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pospichal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Michael Pospichal's chess games
All 31 games by Michael Pospichal in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Linda Slivova | 1,834 | Teplice Open 2026 B-group | D02 |
| Apr 2014 | Tomas Kuchar | 1,802 | chT2B-CZE 1314 | B56 |
| Sep 2016 | Josef Kucera | 1,716 | Ricany Open | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Christian Schoeppe | 1,693 | Teplice Open 2026 B-group | A51 |
| Jun 2015 | Vojtech Kympergr | 1,462 | 10th Teplice Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,803 |
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,617 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,805 |
| Teplice Open 2026 B-group | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,762 |
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,835 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2,202 |
| 35th Czech Open E | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,873 |
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Pospichal's chess games?
31 games by Michael Pospichal, from Dec 2014 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 Michael Pospichal has played.
What does Michael Pospichal play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Michael Pospichal opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Pospichal answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Pospichal play as White?
As White, Michael Pospichal's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Pospichal play as Black?
As Black, Michael Pospichal most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Michael Pospichal's FIDE rating?
Michael Pospichal is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Michael Pospichal played?
Our database contains 31 games by Michael Pospichal, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Pospichal?
31 games by Michael Pospichal 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.