Prepare against Michal Macko
Slovakia · World #15,465 classical · FIDE ID 14906490
Our database contains 486 games by Michal Macko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Macko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Macko 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 | 2,101 | 2,231 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,241 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,192 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 486 | 163 | 195 | 128 | 33.5% |
| As White | 248 | 97 | 89 | 62 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 238 | 66 | 106 | 66 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Macko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Macko's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 66.9% | 59.9% |
| c4 | 46 | 18.5% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 33 | 13.3% | 47.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Macko usually continues Nc3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Macko usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Macko usually continues d4 (61.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Macko usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Macko usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Macko usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 76.4% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 8.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 83.1% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 13.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Michal Macko's chess games
All 486 games by Michal Macko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 163 wins, 195 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 43 | 21/12/10 | 48.8% |
| A36 | English Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/16/4 | 35.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Vojtech Plat | 2,508 | chT2C-SVK 1617 | B23 |
| Jul 2015 | Pavel Zpevak | 2,388 | ch-SVK Open | B41 |
| Sep 2013 | Juraj Druska | 2,386 | Banska Bystrica Open B | B23 |
| Nov 2008 | Rastislav Briestensky | 2,383 | chT-SVK 0809 | B07 |
| Jul 2018 | Martin Jablonicky | 2,360 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,180 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,072 |
| chT2C-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,129 |
| chT1E-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,266 |
| chT2C-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,246 |
| chT2C-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,208 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,216 |
| chT-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Macko's chess games?
486 games by Michal Macko, from Apr 2003 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 Macko has played.
What does Michal Macko play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Michal Macko opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Macko answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michal Macko play as White?
As White, Michal Macko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (43 games, 48.8% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Macko play as Black?
As Black, Michal Macko most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Michal Macko's FIDE rating?
Michal Macko is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Michal Macko played?
Our database contains 486 games by Michal Macko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 195 draws, 128 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Macko?
486 games by Michal Macko 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.