Prepare against Michal Horacek
Czechia · World #15,382 classical · FIDE ID 332526
Our database contains 108 games by Michal Horacek, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Horacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Horacek 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 | 2,101 | 2,155 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,127 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,143 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 35 | 27 | 46 | 32.4% |
| As White | 52 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 56 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Horacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Horacek's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 50.0% | 44.2% |
| e4 | 13 | 25.0% | 76.9% |
| f4 | 4 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.8% | 16.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Horacek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Horacek usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Horacek usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 76.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Horacek usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Horacek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Horacek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 42.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.2% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Michal Horacek's chess games
All 108 games by Michal Horacek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 35 wins, 27 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Michal Novotny | 2,278 | chT-CZE 2D 1617 | D00 |
| Sep 2014 | Ognjan Todorov | 2,258 | 13th Sunny Beach Open B | A43 |
| Aug 2010 | Boban Randjelovic | 2,222 | 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | A41 |
| Apr 2011 | Jaroslav Krouzel | 2,213 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | A41 |
| Nov 2021 | Zdenek Pokorny | 2,209 | chT2D-CZE 2122 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,923 |
| 25th Pardubice Open rap | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,103 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,269 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,000 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,136 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
| 12th Prague Summer Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Horacek's chess games?
108 games by Michal Horacek, from Oct 2008 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 Horacek has played.
What does Michal Horacek play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Michal Horacek opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Horacek answers 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Michal Horacek play as White?
As White, Michal Horacek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Horacek play as Black?
As Black, Michal Horacek most often plays: Philidor (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Michal Horacek's FIDE rating?
Michal Horacek is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Michal Horacek played?
Our database contains 108 games by Michal Horacek, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 27 draws, 46 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Horacek?
108 games by Michal Horacek 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.