Prepare against Michal Polak
Czechia · World #10,331 classical · FIDE ID 23704012
Our database contains 44 games by Michal Polak, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Polak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Polak 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 | 2,165 | 2,165 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 40.9% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Polak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Polak's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Polak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Michal Polak's chess games
All 44 games by Michal Polak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Havelka,Josef | 2,346 | 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | C70 |
| Jul 2026 | Soucek,Petr | 2,273 | 37th Czech Open E 2026 | B30 |
| Sep 2022 | Jan Soural | 2,182 | Nepomuk-B | B06 |
| Jul 2023 | Petr Folk | 2,131 | 29th Klatovy Open A | C56 |
| Jul 2026 | Stein,Michael | 2,010 | 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,205 |
| 29th Klatovy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| Nepomuk-B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,929 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,036 |
| 271st Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,832 |
| 35th Czech Open E | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,107 |
| ch-POL Universities | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,998 |
| 37th Czech Open E 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Polak's chess games?
44 games by Michal Polak, from May 2016 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 Polak has played.
What does Michal Polak play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michal Polak opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Polak answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Michal Polak play as White?
As White, Michal Polak's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Polak play as Black?
As Black, Michal Polak most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Michal Polak's FIDE rating?
Michal Polak is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michal Polak played?
Our database contains 44 games by Michal Polak, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Polak?
44 games by Michal Polak 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.