Prepare against Michal Kirchner
Czechia · World #95,332 classical · FIDE ID 349313
When preparing against Michal Kirchner, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 45 games by Michal Kirchner, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Kirchner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Kirchner 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 | 1,743 | 1,799 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 6 | 27 | 26.7% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Kirchner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Kirchner's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Michal Kirchner's chess games
All 45 games by Michal Kirchner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Jiri Straslipka | 1,931 | 5th Teplice Open | D30 |
| Jun 2013 | Bedrich Kochert | 1,736 | 8th Teplice Open | D04 |
| Jul 2022 | Vlastimil Slajs | 1,726 | Ceske Budejovice Open B | A44 |
| Jul 2023 | Tomas Loucky | 1,501 | Ceske Budejovice Open B | A51 |
| Jul 2023 | Nicolas Cech | 1,307 | Ceske Budejovice Open B | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,528 |
| 4th Teplice Open | 2009 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,475 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,650 |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,538 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Kirchner's chess games?
45 games by Michal Kirchner, from Jul 2010 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 Kirchner has played.
What does Michal Kirchner play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Michal Kirchner opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Kirchner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Michal Kirchner play as White?
As White, Michal Kirchner's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Kirchner play as Black?
As Black, Michal Kirchner most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Michal Kirchner's FIDE rating?
Michal Kirchner is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Michal Kirchner played?
Our database contains 45 games by Michal Kirchner, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Kirchner?
45 games by Michal Kirchner 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.