Prepare against Michal Koval

Czechia · World #27,603 classical · FIDE ID 14911019

When preparing against Michal Koval, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%).

Our database contains 118 games by Michal Koval, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 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

Performance record

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 (54 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
  • …e5 (37% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
  • …c5 (28% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
  • …c6 (9% of these games) — Koval usually continues d4 (40.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)

Michal Koval's chess games

All 118 games by Michal Koval in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Sep 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: 38 wins, 38 draws, 42 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Michal Koval's chess games?

118 games by Michal Koval, from Jul 2005 to Sep 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 54 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 (5% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% 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); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 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 (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 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 118 games by Michal Koval, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 38 draws, 42 losses (32.2% win rate).

How do I prepare against Michal Koval?

118 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.

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