Prepare against Michal Cvikl
Czechia · World #30,031 classical · FIDE ID 316407
Our database contains 162 games by Michal Cvikl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Cvikl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Cvikl 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 | 1,985 | 2,094 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,987 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,987 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 44 | 59 | 59 | 27.2% |
| As White | 85 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 77 | 18 | 28 | 31 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Cvikl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Cvikl's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 70.6% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 20.0% | 23.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Cvikl usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Cvikl usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cvikl usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 23.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Cvikl usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Cvikl usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Cvikl usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 82.5% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Michal Cvikl's chess games
All 162 games by Michal Cvikl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 44 wins, 59 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Karol Ruckschloss | 2,311 | Tatry Open | A68 |
| Jan 1998 | Tomas Kucera | 2,230 | Klatovy Open A | B30 |
| Jan 2004 | Josef Purnoch | 2,180 | 10th Plzen Open A | A56 |
| Sep 2005 | Jiri Zapletal | 2,168 | Tatry Open | B08 |
| Sep 2005 | Tomas Micanek | 2,139 | Tatry Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,050 |
| Tatry Open | 2006 | 24 | 7.5 | 2,050 |
| 9th Plzen Open A | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,045 |
| Klatovy Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| 10th Plzen Open A | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,134 |
| chT1a-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Plzen Open D U18 | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,031 |
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Where can I find Michal Cvikl's chess games?
162 games by Michal Cvikl, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Cvikl has played.
What does Michal Cvikl play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Michal Cvikl opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Cvikl answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Michal Cvikl play as White?
As White, Michal Cvikl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Cvikl play as Black?
As Black, Michal Cvikl most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Michal Cvikl's FIDE rating?
Michal Cvikl is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Michal Cvikl played?
Our database contains 162 games by Michal Cvikl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 59 draws, 59 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Cvikl?
162 games by Michal Cvikl 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.