Prepare against Michal Miroslaw
FM · Poland · World #8,581 classical · FIDE ID 1117505
When preparing against Michal Miroslaw, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 415 games by Michal Miroslaw, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Miroslaw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Miroslaw 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 | 2,194 | 2,340 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,340 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,293 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 415 | 145 | 148 | 122 | 34.9% |
| As White | 219 | 80 | 86 | 53 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 196 | 65 | 62 | 69 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Miroslaw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Miroslaw's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 208 | 95.0% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Miroslaw usually continues Nf3 (50.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Miroslaw usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Miroslaw usually continues d4 (61.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Miroslaw usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Miroslaw usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Miroslaw usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 95 | 92.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Michal Miroslaw's chess games
All 415 games by Michal Miroslaw in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 145 wins, 148 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 44 | 16/18/10 | 36.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 11/15/4 | 36.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 5/5/13 | 21.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/9/0 | 30.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 27 | 8/11/8 | 29.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Lukasz Cyborowski | 2,546 | 64th chT-POL | B42 |
| Sep 2008 | Dariusz Szoen | 2,477 | 64th chT-POL | B06 |
| Oct 2011 | Jurij Zezulkin | 2,455 | chT-POL | B12 |
| Aug 2007 | Jacek Tomczak | 2,448 | 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open A | B01 |
| Sep 2019 | Piotr Goluch | 2,428 | POL-chT 2nd League | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 94 | 47.5 | 2,283 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 45 | 23.5 | 2,224 |
| chT-POL 1 | 2014 | 27 | 12 | 2,259 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2001 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-POL U14 | 1999 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,136 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2003 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,135 |
| 29th chT-POL U19 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,170 |
| 30th chT-POL U19 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Miroslaw's chess games?
415 games by Michal Miroslaw, from Apr 2003 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 Miroslaw has played.
What does Michal Miroslaw play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Michal Miroslaw opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Miroslaw answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michal Miroslaw play as White?
As White, Michal Miroslaw's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 21.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Miroslaw play as Black?
As Black, Michal Miroslaw most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Michal Miroslaw's FIDE rating?
Michal Miroslaw is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Michal Miroslaw played?
Our database contains 415 games by Michal Miroslaw, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 148 draws, 122 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Miroslaw?
415 games by Michal Miroslaw 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.