Prepare against Michal Koval
Czechia · World #27,558 classical · FIDE ID 14911019
Our database contains 110 games by Michal Koval, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Koval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Koval 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 | 2,001 | 2,088 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,012 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 36 | 38 | 36 | 32.7% |
| As White | 50 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 60 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Koval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Koval's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 43.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Koval usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 88.9% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Michal Koval's chess games
All 110 games by Michal Koval in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 36 wins, 38 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Vladimir Mrva | 2,181 | chT-SVK 2D 0506 | B30 |
| Dec 2019 | Rastislav Kavon | 2,133 | chT2A-SVK 1920 | B74 |
| Nov 2005 | Szemjon Najgebauer | 2,133 | chT-SVK 2D 0506 | D35 |
| Oct 2020 | Dominik Cech | 2,123 | Tatry Open | C90 |
| Mar 2006 | Ladislav Milder | 2,098 | chT1E-SVK 0506 | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1E-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 1,994 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chT-SVK 2D 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,085 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| chT2D-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,095 |
| chT1E-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Koval's chess games?
110 games by Michal Koval, from Jul 2005 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 Koval has played.
What does Michal Koval play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Michal Koval opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Koval answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Michal Koval play as White?
As White, Michal Koval's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Koval play as Black?
As Black, Michal Koval most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Michal Koval's FIDE rating?
Michal Koval is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Michal Koval played?
Our database contains 110 games by Michal Koval, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 38 draws, 36 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Koval?
110 games by Michal Koval 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.