Prepare against Michal Cagan
Czechia · World #59,614 classical · FIDE ID 23780304
When preparing against Michal Cagan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Michal Cagan, covering Sep 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michal Cagan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Cagan 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 | 1,866 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 22 | 2 | 11 | 62.9% |
| As White | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 72.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 52.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 101 rated games against 88 different opponents, across 21 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 101 | 54 | 17 | 30 | 53.5% | 1,659 | 1,731 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 43 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 34.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 41 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 68.3% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 9 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1,675 | 1,898 |
| 2025 | 54 | 28 | 12 | 14 | 1,676 | 1,768 |
| 2024 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 1,598 | 1,472 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Cagan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Cagan's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 77.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cagan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Cagan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cagan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michal Cagan's chess games
All 35 games by Michal Cagan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 2 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Daniel Vo | 1,861 | Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U10 | B88 |
| Oct 2026 | Martin Muron | 1,838 | Mistrovství Moravy a Slezska 2026 | — |
| Oct 2026 | Vit Bucek | 1,745 | Mistrovství Moravy a Slezska 2026 | — |
| Jun 2026 | Yoav Mankovich | 1,720 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | B90 |
| Oct 2026 | Jonas Kozelek | 1,702 | Mistrovství Moravy a Slezska 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,746 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,461 |
| Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U10 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,868 |
| Mistrovství Moravy a Slezska 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Cagan's chess games?
35 games by Michal Cagan, from Sep 2024 to Oct 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 Cagan has played.
What does Michal Cagan play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Michal Cagan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Cagan answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Cagan play as White?
As White, Michal Cagan's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Cagan play as Black?
As Black, Michal Cagan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Michal Cagan's FIDE rating?
Michal Cagan is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Michal Cagan played?
Our database contains 35 games by Michal Cagan, covering Sep 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 2 draws, 11 losses (62.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Cagan?
35 games by Michal Cagan 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.