Prepare against Michal Jozefek
Slovakia · World #17,201 classical · FIDE ID 14923548
Our database contains 492 games by Michal Jozefek, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Jozefek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Jozefek 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 | 2,083 | 2,242 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,207 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,214 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 492 | 200 | 137 | 155 | 40.7% |
| As White | 241 | 106 | 67 | 68 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 251 | 94 | 70 | 87 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Jozefek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Jozefek's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 208 | 86.3% | 59.9% |
| e4 | 15 | 6.2% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.7% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Jozefek usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jozefek usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Jozefek usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Jozefek usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Jozefek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Jozefek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 87.7% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.6% | 90.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 88.7% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.5% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Michal Jozefek's chess games
All 492 games by Michal Jozefek 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: 200 wins, 137 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 14/6/7 | 51.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 14/2/4 | 70.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 62 | 30/13/19 | 48.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Milan Pacher | 2,395 | chT-SVK 2122 | A31 |
| Jan 2023 | Martin Mrva | 2,379 | chT-SVK 2223 | B67 |
| Apr 2025 | Matej Hrabusa | 2,361 | ECo-C TCh-SVK 2024-25 | A14 |
| Jun 2013 | Dariusz Mikrut | 2,358 | Liptovsky Mikulas V4 | E94 |
| Apr 2019 | Miroslav Maslik | 2,350 | chT-SVK 1819 | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2014 | 22 | 12 | 1,984 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2014 | 18 | 12 | 2,133 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2007 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,390 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2012 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,039 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 7 | 1,806 |
| chT-SVK U20 final | 2014 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,205 |
| chT2A-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,031 |
| chT1W-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Jozefek's chess games?
492 games by Michal Jozefek, 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 Jozefek has played.
What does Michal Jozefek play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Michal Jozefek opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Jozefek answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Michal Jozefek play as White?
As White, Michal Jozefek's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (22 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Jozefek play as Black?
As Black, Michal Jozefek most often plays: Sicilian (62 games, 48.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Michal Jozefek's FIDE rating?
Michal Jozefek is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Michal Jozefek played?
Our database contains 492 games by Michal Jozefek, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 200 wins, 137 draws, 155 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Jozefek?
492 games by Michal Jozefek 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.