Prepare against Michael Strnad
Czechia · World #59,505 classical · FIDE ID 23701650
Our database contains 39 games by Michael Strnad, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Strnad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Strnad 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 | 1,858 | 1,895 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,948 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,854 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 28.2% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Strnad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Strnad's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 52.4% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Strnad usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Strnad usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Strnad usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Strnad usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Strnad usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Strnad usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 14.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Michael Strnad's chess games
All 39 games by Michael Strnad in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Ondrej Stanek | 2,074 | Ricany Open | B13 |
| Aug 2020 | Tomas Vavrinec | 1,927 | Ricany Open | C00 |
| Aug 2020 | Jan Mejzr | 1,849 | Ricany Open | B07 |
| Jun 2017 | Vojtech Stepan | 1,710 | ch-Mlada Boleslav Region U16 | B00 |
| Sep 2022 | Jiri Feierfeil | 1,684 | 20th Ricany Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,683 |
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region U16 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,573 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,728 |
| ch-CZE rapid U20 | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,229 |
| chT1W-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,785 |
| 34th Czech Open E | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,723 |
| Prague Open B 19th | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Strnad's chess games?
39 games by Michael Strnad, from Apr 2016 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 Michael Strnad has played.
What does Michael Strnad play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Michael Strnad opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Strnad answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Michael Strnad play as White?
As White, Michael Strnad's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Strnad play as Black?
As Black, Michael Strnad most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael Strnad's FIDE rating?
Michael Strnad is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Michael Strnad played?
Our database contains 39 games by Michael Strnad, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Strnad?
39 games by Michael Strnad 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.