Prepare against Michal Fudalej
FM · Poland · World #9,837 classical · FIDE ID 1118781
When preparing against Michal Fudalej, expect 1.Nf3 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 355 games by Michal Fudalej, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michal Fudalej's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Fudalej 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 | 2,172 | 2,309 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,209 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,209 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 105 | 82 | 168 | 29.6% |
| As White | 193 | 65 | 43 | 85 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 162 | 40 | 39 | 83 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Fudalej's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Fudalej's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 175 | 90.7% | 44.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 5.2% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 91% of White games, 44.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Fudalej usually continues g3 (49.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Fudalej usually continues g3 (39.4% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Fudalej usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Fudalej usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Fudalej usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Fudalej usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 82 | 97.6% | 39.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 96.1% | 32.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
Michal Fudalej's chess games
All 355 games by Michal Fudalej in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 105 wins, 82 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 82 | 25/14/43 | 30.5% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 43 | 16/9/18 | 37.2% |
| A14 | English Opening | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 29 | 7/10/12 | 24.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Pogos Nakhapetiane | 2,494 | Titled Tue | E66 |
| Aug 2024 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Oct 2024 | Eelke De Boer | 2,420 | Titled Tue Early | A08 |
| Jun 2023 | Mathias Womacka | 2,390 | Titled Tue Early | A14 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexander Velikanov | 2,387 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 188 | 57 | 2,049 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2020 | 86 | 45.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2000 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-POL U16 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
| chT2-POL South U19 | 2000 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,257 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| chT-POL 58th 2nd League | 2002 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,374 |
| chT2-POL South | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Fudalej's chess games?
355 games by Michal Fudalej, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Fudalej has played.
What does Michal Fudalej play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Michal Fudalej opens with 1.Nf3 (91% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Fudalej answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Michal Fudalej play as White?
As White, Michal Fudalej's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (82 games, 30.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (43 games, 37.2% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Fudalej play as Black?
As Black, Michal Fudalej most often plays: Caro-Kann (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Michal Fudalej's FIDE rating?
Michal Fudalej is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Michal Fudalej played?
Our database contains 355 games by Michal Fudalej, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 82 draws, 168 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Fudalej?
355 games by Michal Fudalej 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.