Prepare against Michal Polak
Czechia · World #10,378 classical · FIDE ID 23704012
When preparing against Michal Polak, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 48 games by Michal Polak, covering May 2016 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 41.7% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
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 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% 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 48 games by Michal Polak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine 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% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Martin Cerveny | 2,384 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | D45 |
| Jul 2026 | Josef Havelka | 2,346 | 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | C70 |
| Jul 2026 | Petr Soucek | 2,273 | 37th Czech Open E 2026 | B30 |
| Aug 2026 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,230 | Turnaj sv. Jana Nepomuckého 2026 (6. rocník) | A00 |
| Sep 2022 | Jan Soural | 2,182 | Nepomuk-B | B06 |
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 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,036 |
| Nepomuk-B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,929 |
| 271st Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,832 |
| 35th Czech Open E | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,107 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,335 |
| 36th Czech Open E | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Polak's chess games?
48 games by Michal Polak, from May 2016 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 Polak has played.
What does Michal Polak play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Michal Polak opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% 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 (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 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); Queen's Pawn Game (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 24 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 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Michal Polak played?
Our database contains 48 games by Michal Polak, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Polak?
48 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.