Prepare against Michal Choina
Poland · World #38,063 classical · FIDE ID 1166565
When preparing against Michal Choina, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Michal Choina, covering May 2011 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Michal Choina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Choina 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 | 1,945 | 2,017 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,949 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,004 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 45 | 32 | 54 | 34.4% |
| As White | 63 | 23 | 13 | 27 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 68 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Choina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Choina's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 98.4% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Choina usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Choina usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Choina usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Choina usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 66.7% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 25.6% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Michal Choina's chess games
All 131 games by Michal Choina in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Nov 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: 45 wins, 32 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Ewa Harazinska | 2,143 | chT3-POL Swietokrzyskie | B90 |
| Mar 2016 | Krzysztof Lukasiewicz | 2,114 | ch-POL U16 | B43 |
| Mar 2016 | Konrad Drozdowski | 2,037 | ch-POL U16 | B93 |
| Mar 2016 | Bartosz Wyczling | 1,959 | ch-POL U16 | A52 |
| Mar 2016 | Jacek Belczewski | 1,945 | ch-POL U16 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL Olympiad U14 | 2014 | 17 | 7 | 1,645 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2016 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-POL U10 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | – |
| chT-POL Region | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,800 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,604 |
| chT-POL U19 1st League | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,580 |
| 44th chT-POL U19 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,698 |
| Sielpia Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Choina's chess games?
131 games by Michal Choina, from May 2011 to Nov 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 Choina has played.
What does Michal Choina play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Michal Choina opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Choina answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michal Choina play as White?
As White, Michal Choina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Choina play as Black?
As Black, Michal Choina most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Michal Choina's FIDE rating?
Michal Choina is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Michal Choina played?
Our database contains 131 games by Michal Choina, covering May 2011 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 32 draws, 54 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Choina?
131 games by Michal Choina 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.