Prepare against Michaela Svobodova
WFM · Czechia · World #24,258 classical · FIDE ID 302767
Our database contains 420 games by Michaela Svobodova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michaela Svobodova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michaela Svobodova 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 | 2,023 | 2,130 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 2,046 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 2,046 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 420 | 136 | 117 | 167 | 32.4% |
| As White | 213 | 79 | 62 | 72 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 207 | 57 | 55 | 95 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michaela Svobodova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michaela Svobodova's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 196 | 92.0% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 7.5% | 28.1% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Svobodova usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Svobodova usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Svobodova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 28.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Svobodova usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Svobodova usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Svobodova usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 80.2% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 10.8% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.2% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 96.6% | 43.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Michaela Svobodova's chess games
All 420 games by Michaela Svobodova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 136 wins, 117 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/6/12 | 47.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 13/10/8 | 41.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 65 | 22/11/32 | 33.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 41 | 8/12/21 | 19.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Victor L Ivanov | 2,400 | Bratislava Open | C41 |
| Jan 1997 | Eduard Prandstetter | 2,395 | Lazne Bohdanec B | C19 |
| Jan 1995 | Karol Pinkas | 2,370 | Frydek Mistek Open A | B43 |
| Jan 1997 | Anda Safranska | 2,305 | Frydek Mistek w | B09 |
| Jan 1996 | Luc Henris | 2,280 | Pardubice KB Open | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE w | 2003 | 45 | 25 | 2,132 |
| Hlohovec Open | 1996 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,268 |
| Frydek Mistek w | 1997 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-CSR w | 1991 | 13 | 6 | 2,077 |
| Lazne Bohdanec B | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,229 |
| ch-CZE Amateur | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,035 |
| Budapest FS11 IM-B | 1995 | 11 | 2 | 2,031 |
| Budapest FS02 IM-A | 1995 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michaela Svobodova's chess games?
420 games by Michaela Svobodova, from Apr 2003 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 Michaela Svobodova has played.
What does Michaela Svobodova play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Michaela Svobodova opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.a3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michaela Svobodova answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games).
What openings does Michaela Svobodova play as White?
As White, Michaela Svobodova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michaela Svobodova play as Black?
As Black, Michaela Svobodova most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 33.8% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 19.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Michaela Svobodova's FIDE rating?
Michaela Svobodova is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Michaela Svobodova played?
Our database contains 420 games by Michaela Svobodova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 117 draws, 167 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michaela Svobodova?
420 games by Michaela Svobodova 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.