Prepare against Michal Konopka
IM · Czechia · World #3,294 classical · FIDE ID 308633
Our database contains 2,060 games by Michal Konopka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Konopka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Konopka 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 | 2,326 | 2,489 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,323 | 2,439 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,485 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,060 | 707 | 984 | 369 | 34.3% |
| As White | 1,060 | 388 | 512 | 160 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 1,000 | 319 | 472 | 209 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Konopka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Konopka's side.
First moves as White (1,060 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 757 | 71.4% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 248 | 23.4% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 23 | 2.2% | 34.8% |
| c4 | 20 | 1.9% | 65.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.7% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 71% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Konopka usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Konopka usually continues d4 (62.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Konopka usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Konopka usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Konopka usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Konopka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (432 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 257 | 59.5% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 81 | 18.8% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 47 | 10.9% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 39 | 9.0% | 55.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 284 | 83.5% | 59.0% |
| d5 | 43 | 12.6% | 46.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.1% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Michal Konopka's chess games
All 2,060 games by Michal Konopka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 707 wins, 984 draws, 369 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 228 | 110/95/23 | 48.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 154 | 56/77/21 | 36.4% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 106 | 35/53/18 | 33.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 87 | 31/43/13 | 35.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 72 | 23/40/9 | 31.9% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 67 | 21/33/13 | 31.3% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 52 | 15/27/10 | 28.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 49 | 19/26/4 | 38.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 38 | 14/17/7 | 36.8% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 14/18/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 253 | 95/103/55 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 146 | 55/67/24 | 37.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 102 | 24/55/23 | 23.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 84 | 26/42/16 | 31.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 80 | 24/43/13 | 30.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 39 | 16/11/12 | 41.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 34 | 4/26/4 | 11.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 8/16/4 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Romain Edouard | 2,659 | ch-EU blitz | A50 |
| Jun 2001 | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 2,589 | 2nd ch-EU | B27 |
| Feb 2009 | Jiri Stocek | 2,586 | ch-CZE | A95 |
| Sep 2014 | Erald Dervishi | 2,581 | BL2-West 1415 | E17 |
| Jun 2012 | Robert Cvek | 2,563 | Hustopece Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2018 | 153 | 72 | 2,399 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 2000 | 31 | 19.5 | 2,448 |
| ch-SVK | 1997 | 30 | 20 | 2,431 |
| Sala Open | 1995 | 29 | 18 | 2,457 |
| Prague Bohemians | 1992 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,397 |
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,390 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2002 | 21 | 13 | 2,498 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,398 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Petr Velicka (19 games) · Milos Jirovsky (17 games) · Jan Votava (15 games) · Petr Haba (13 games) · Tomas Polak (12 games) · Robert Cvek (12 games) · Pavel Simacek (12 games) · Vlastimil Jansa (11 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 2,060 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Konopka's chess games?
2,060 games by Michal Konopka, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Konopka has played.
What does Michal Konopka play on the first move as White?
Across 1,060 games with White in our database, Michal Konopka opens with 1.Nf3 (71% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Konopka answers 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michal Konopka play as White?
As White, Michal Konopka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (228 games, 48.2% win rate); Catalan (154 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (106 games, 33.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,060 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Konopka play as Black?
As Black, Michal Konopka most often plays: Alekhine Defense (253 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (146 games, 37.7% win rate); English Opening (102 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,000 games.
What is Michal Konopka's FIDE rating?
Michal Konopka is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,323 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,489 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Michal Konopka played?
Our database contains 2,060 games by Michal Konopka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 707 wins, 984 draws, 369 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Konopka?
2,060 games by Michal Konopka 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.