Prepare against Michal Barca
Slovakia · World #56,831 classical · FIDE ID 14913453
When preparing against Michal Barca, expect 1.c4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 124 games by Michal Barca, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Barca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Barca 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 | 1,867 | 1,883 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,837 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 40 | 35 | 49 | 32.3% |
| As White | 63 | 24 | 16 | 23 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 19 | 26 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Barca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Barca's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 53 | 85.5% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 14.5% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Barca usually continues Nc3 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Barca usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Barca usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Barca usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Barca usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Barca usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 61.8% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Michal Barca's chess games
All 124 games by Michal Barca in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 40 wins, 35 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Anton Praznik | 2,072 | 14th Portoroz Open | A48 |
| Jul 2023 | Svit Siraj | 2,009 | 14th Portoroz Open | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Damjan Pavlin | 1,954 | 14th Portoroz Open | D35 |
| Jan 2009 | Pavol Vlkovic | 1,934 | chT3A2-SVK 0809 | A93 |
| Mar 2013 | Rudolf Diviak | 1,852 | chT3A2-SVK 1213 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Portoroz Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,018 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,955 |
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,533 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,733 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,639 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,752 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Barca's chess games?
124 games by Michal Barca, from May 2010 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 Michal Barca has played.
What does Michal Barca play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Michal Barca opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Barca answers 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Michal Barca play as White?
As White, Michal Barca's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Barca play as Black?
As Black, Michal Barca most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Michal Barca's FIDE rating?
Michal Barca is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Michal Barca played?
Our database contains 124 games by Michal Barca, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 35 draws, 49 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Barca?
124 games by Michal Barca 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.