Prepare against Michal Mach
Czechia · World #111,657 classical · FIDE ID 361038
When preparing against Michal Mach, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Michal Mach, covering Jan 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Michal Mach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Mach 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 | 1,699 | 1,699 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,708 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 5 | 20 | 26 | 9.8% |
| As White | 25 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 12.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 7.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Mach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Mach's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 52.0% | 30.8% |
| f4 | 7 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 30.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Mach usually continues Bg5 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Mach usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 28% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Mach usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Mach usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Mach usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Michal Mach's chess games
All 51 games by Michal Mach in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Nov 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: 5 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Radomyr Mokryk | 1,703 | 11th Prague Golden Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novy Bor Open A | 2014 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,734 |
| 11th Prague Golden Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| 4th Brno Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,538 |
| Liberec Metalmex Open | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,538 |
| 3rd Novy Bor Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,589 |
| 12th Liberec Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,376 |
| 15th Liberec Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,306 |
| 13th Prague Open B | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,589 |
Interactive opening tree from all 51 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Mach's chess games?
51 games by Michal Mach, from Jan 2012 to Nov 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 Mach has played.
What does Michal Mach play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Michal Mach opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.f4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Mach answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Mach play as White?
As White, Michal Mach's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Mach play as Black?
As Black, Michal Mach most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Michal Mach's FIDE rating?
Michal Mach is currently rated 1,699 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,699 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Michal Mach played?
Our database contains 51 games by Michal Mach, covering Jan 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (9.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Mach?
51 games by Michal Mach 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.