Prepare against Michal Dolnak
Slovakia · World #7,738 classical · FIDE ID 14927608
When preparing against Michal Dolnak, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 261 games by Michal Dolnak, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Dolnak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Dolnak 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 | 2,210 | 2,252 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 92 | 108 | 61 | 35.2% |
| As White | 125 | 56 | 50 | 19 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 136 | 36 | 58 | 42 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Dolnak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Dolnak's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 124 | 99.2% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Dolnak usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Dolnak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Dolnak usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Dolnak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 82.4% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 17.6% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 54.3% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 14 | 40.0% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Michal Dolnak's chess games
All 261 games by Michal Dolnak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 92 wins, 108 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,454 | ch-SVK Open | A70 |
| Feb 2013 | Csaba Berczes | 2,388 | chT-SVK 2A 1213 | E14 |
| Apr 2012 | Martin Janos | 2,259 | Bratislava Slovan Open | A44 |
| Jul 2011 | Rafal Gunajew | 2,258 | ch-SVK Open A | A44 |
| Jan 2017 | Karol Ruckschloss | 2,257 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2012 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2014 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,193 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2010 | 17 | 6 | 1,665 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2013 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| chT2A-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,199 |
| chT1W-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 9 | 2,272 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Dolnak's chess games?
261 games by Michal Dolnak, from Sep 2009 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 Dolnak has played.
What does Michal Dolnak play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Michal Dolnak opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Dolnak answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michal Dolnak play as White?
As White, Michal Dolnak's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Dolnak play as Black?
As Black, Michal Dolnak most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Michal Dolnak's FIDE rating?
Michal Dolnak is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Michal Dolnak played?
Our database contains 261 games by Michal Dolnak, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 108 draws, 61 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Dolnak?
261 games by Michal Dolnak 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.