Prepare against Michal Podjavorinsky
Slovakia · World #42,761 classical · FIDE ID 14936925
Our database contains 256 games by Michal Podjavorinsky, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Podjavorinsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Podjavorinsky 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 | 1,923 | 2,003 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 1,992 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,916 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 92 | 82 | 82 | 35.9% |
| As White | 141 | 56 | 48 | 37 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 115 | 36 | 34 | 45 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Podjavorinsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Podjavorinsky's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 85.8% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 16 | 11.3% | 56.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Podjavorinsky usually continues Nc3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Podjavorinsky usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Podjavorinsky usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Podjavorinsky usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Podjavorinsky usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Podjavorinsky usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 34.2% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 22 | 30.1% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 19.2% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 55.6% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 33.3% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Michal Podjavorinsky's chess games
All 256 games by Michal Podjavorinsky in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 92 wins, 82 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 14/8/14 | 38.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Michal Jozefek | 2,201 | chT3A2-SVK 2122 | B26 |
| Apr 2018 | Patrik Kravec | 2,184 | ch-SVK U18/20 | B06 |
| Jan 2020 | Petr Kapusta | 2,145 | Skalica Open | B01 |
| Feb 2018 | Boris Djubek | 2,132 | chT2A-SVK 1718 | B25 |
| Oct 2013 | Miroslav Blatnicky | 2,089 | chT4A21-SVK 1314 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A21 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,814 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,962 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,002 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 1,911 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,805 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,884 |
| chT2A-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,999 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Podjavorinsky's chess games?
256 games by Michal Podjavorinsky, from Sep 2012 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 Podjavorinsky has played.
What does Michal Podjavorinsky play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Michal Podjavorinsky opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Podjavorinsky answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Michal Podjavorinsky play as White?
As White, Michal Podjavorinsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Podjavorinsky play as Black?
As Black, Michal Podjavorinsky most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Michal Podjavorinsky's FIDE rating?
Michal Podjavorinsky is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Michal Podjavorinsky played?
Our database contains 256 games by Michal Podjavorinsky, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 82 draws, 82 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Podjavorinsky?
256 games by Michal Podjavorinsky 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.