Prepare against Michal Livnansky
Slovakia · World #34,446 classical · FIDE ID 73622885
Our database contains 147 games by Michal Livnansky, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Livnansky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Livnansky 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 | 1,962 | 1,962 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,971 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,867 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 63 | 16 | 68 | 42.9% |
| As White | 78 | 35 | 11 | 32 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 69 | 28 | 5 | 36 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Livnansky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Livnansky's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 44.9% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 28 | 35.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 14.1% | 45.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 51.4% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Livnansky usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Livnansky usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Livnansky usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Livnansky usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Livnansky usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Livnansky usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 59.0% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 17.9% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Michal Livnansky's chess games
All 147 games by Michal Livnansky in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 63 wins, 16 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jakub Koval | 2,125 | LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | B40 |
| Jul 2022 | Denis Nemsak | 1,865 | Piestany Augustus Cup | A01 |
| Jun 2024 | Jozef Kanos | 1,834 | ch-SVK U2300 | C42 |
| Dec 2023 | Marian Janov | 1,825 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | B75 |
| Jul 2023 | Ivan Stanko | 1,798 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 1,627 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2021 | 18 | 12 | 1,360 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,464 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,913 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,069 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,720 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,621 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Livnansky's chess games?
147 games by Michal Livnansky, from Sep 2019 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 Livnansky has played.
What does Michal Livnansky play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Michal Livnansky opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Livnansky answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Michal Livnansky play as White?
As White, Michal Livnansky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Livnansky play as Black?
As Black, Michal Livnansky most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Michal Livnansky's FIDE rating?
Michal Livnansky is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michal Livnansky played?
Our database contains 147 games by Michal Livnansky, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 16 draws, 68 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Livnansky?
147 games by Michal Livnansky 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.