Prepare against Michal Dolnik
Slovakia · World #68,801 classical · FIDE ID 73620599
When preparing against Michal Dolnik, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 142 games by Michal Dolnik, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Dolnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Dolnik 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 | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,683 | 1,683 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,633 | 1,633 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 60 | 15 | 67 | 42.3% |
| As White | 73 | 36 | 6 | 31 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 24 | 9 | 36 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Dolnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Dolnik's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 71.2% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 16.4% | 45.8% |
| f4 | 4 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.1% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Dolnik usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Dolnik usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Dolnik usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Dolnik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Dolnik usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Dolnik usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 58.1% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 41.9% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Michal Dolnik's chess games
All 142 games by Michal Dolnik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 60 wins, 15 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Jan Bednar | 2,008 | Piestany Augustus Cup | B07 |
| Apr 2024 | Marek Durovka | 1,916 | ch-SVK U14 | B56 |
| Apr 2024 | Matej Vasko | 1,892 | ch-SVK U14 | C43 |
| Jul 2021 | Stefan Marsina | 1,883 | Piestany Slovakia Open | C01 |
| Jul 2021 | Jakub Sokolovsky | 1,779 | Piestany Slovakia Open | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U10 | 2020 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,367 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 1,633 |
| ch-SVK U08 | 2018 | 16 | 8 | 1,025 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,287 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,302 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,799 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,568 |
| Bratislava Slovakia Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,616 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Dolnik's chess games?
142 games by Michal Dolnik, from Oct 2017 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 Dolnik has played.
What does Michal Dolnik play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Michal Dolnik opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Dolnik answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Michal Dolnik play as White?
As White, Michal Dolnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (8 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Dolnik play as Black?
As Black, Michal Dolnik most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Michal Dolnik's FIDE rating?
Michal Dolnik is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,683 in rapid and 1,633 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michal Dolnik played?
Our database contains 142 games by Michal Dolnik, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 15 draws, 67 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Dolnik?
142 games by Michal Dolnik 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.