Prepare against Michal Praszak
Poland · World #31,801 classical · FIDE ID 1101978
Our database contains 517 games by Michal Praszak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Praszak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Praszak 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 | 1,975 | 2,268 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 2,131 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,162 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 517 | 201 | 106 | 210 | 38.9% |
| As White | 256 | 111 | 47 | 98 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 261 | 90 | 59 | 112 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Praszak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Praszak's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 243 | 94.9% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 4.3% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Praszak usually continues c4 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Praszak usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Praszak usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Praszak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Praszak usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Praszak usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 89.1% | 48.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| g5 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 14.3% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 9.5% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Michal Praszak's chess games
All 517 games by Michal Praszak 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: 201 wins, 106 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 30 | 16/2/12 | 53.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 9/2/16 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 52 | 15/11/26 | 28.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 8/6/15 | 27.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Michal Skalski | 2,459 | 64th chT-POL | A40 |
| Jan 1990 | Ivan Hausner | 2,440 | Prague Vysehrad B | B72 |
| Aug 1997 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,420 | MK Cafe Cup A | D27 |
| Nov 1998 | Leszek Weglarz | 2,395 | 54th chT-POL | E94 |
| Sep 2000 | Tadeusz Juroszek | 2,376 | 56th chT-POL | E19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2018 | 62 | 22 | 2,132 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2006 | 20 | 12 | 2,307 |
| chT-POL 1 | 2014 | 14 | 8 | 2,191 |
| Lublin Chmielewski Memorial | 2013 | 14 | 9 | 2,062 |
| ch-Lublin Region | 2010 | 14 | 9 | 1,917 |
| Prague Bohemians | 1991 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,365 |
| Lodz | 1989 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| Lublin Open | 2011 | 12 | 7 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Praszak's chess games?
517 games by Michal Praszak, 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 Praszak has played.
What does Michal Praszak play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Michal Praszak opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Praszak answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...g5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Michal Praszak play as White?
As White, Michal Praszak's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Praszak play as Black?
As Black, Michal Praszak most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (52 games, 28.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Michal Praszak's FIDE rating?
Michal Praszak is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Michal Praszak played?
Our database contains 517 games by Michal Praszak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 201 wins, 106 draws, 210 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Praszak?
517 games by Michal Praszak 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.