Prepare against Michal Ciglian
Slovakia · World #82,037 classical · FIDE ID 14941759
When preparing against Michal Ciglian, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 142 games by Michal Ciglian, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Ciglian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Ciglian 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 | 1,783 | 1,820 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,749 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,809 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 46 | 36 | 60 | 32.4% |
| As White | 70 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 72 | 21 | 13 | 38 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Ciglian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Ciglian's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 62.9% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 17 | 24.3% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 10.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 53.4% score
- …d5 (68% of these games) — Ciglian usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Ciglian usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ciglian usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Ciglian usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Ciglian usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Ciglian usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 77.1% | 33.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 18.8% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Michal Ciglian's chess games
All 142 games by Michal Ciglian in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - Sep 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: 46 wins, 36 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | David Gzib | 2,039 | ch-SVK U18/20 | D93 |
| Aug 2020 | Eduard Panko | 2,007 | ch-SVK U20 | A40 |
| Mar 2021 | Eduard Panko | 1,958 | 1st SVK League Cup | A53 |
| Aug 2026 | Peter Kastler | 1,837 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Open B | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Milan Jarabek | 1,767 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Open B | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,619 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2014 | 18 | 8 | 1,136 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2016 | 18 | 9 | 1,447 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2021 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,588 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,614 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,610 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,601 |
| Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Ciglian's chess games?
142 games by Michal Ciglian, from Nov 2013 to Sep 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 Ciglian has played.
What does Michal Ciglian play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Michal Ciglian opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Ciglian answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Michal Ciglian play as White?
As White, Michal Ciglian's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Ciglian play as Black?
As Black, Michal Ciglian most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Michal Ciglian's FIDE rating?
Michal Ciglian is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,820 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Michal Ciglian played?
Our database contains 142 games by Michal Ciglian, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 36 draws, 60 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Ciglian?
142 games by Michal Ciglian 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.