Prepare against Michal Provaznik
CM · Czechia · World #22,408 classical · FIDE ID 315273
Our database contains 461 games by Michal Provaznik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Provaznik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Provaznik 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 | 2,037 | 2,241 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,212 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,212 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 461 | 127 | 72 | 262 | 27.5% |
| As White | 224 | 74 | 40 | 110 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 237 | 53 | 32 | 152 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Provaznik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Provaznik's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 54.0% | 42.6% |
| b3 | 77 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 5.4% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Provaznik usually continues c3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Provaznik usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Provaznik usually continues d4 (39.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 34% of White games, 37.0% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Provaznik usually continues Bb2 (34.6% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Provaznik usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Provaznik usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 92.7% | 31.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.7% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 28 | 41.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 31.3% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 16.4% | 13.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Michal Provaznik's chess games
All 461 games by Michal Provaznik 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: 127 wins, 72 draws, 262 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 77 | 25/7/45 | 32.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 36 | 8/3/25 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 31 | 8/0/23 | 25.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 28 | 5/7/16 | 17.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Vitaliy1 Kiselev | 2,522 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Sep 2024 | Yaacov Norowitz | 2,402 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jun 2024 | Mees Van Osch | 2,377 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Sep 2021 | Alexey Maly | 2,368 | Speed Chess GP1 | A02 |
| Aug 2024 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 321 | 99.5 | 2,035 |
| chT-Morava 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
| Speed Chess GP4 | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 2,056 |
| Speed Chess GP3 | 2021 | 10 | 1 | 1,768 |
| ch-Moravia Open | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,006 |
| chT2M-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Provaznik's chess games?
461 games by Michal Provaznik, 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 Provaznik has played.
What does Michal Provaznik play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Michal Provaznik opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.b3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Provaznik answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Michal Provaznik play as White?
As White, Michal Provaznik's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (77 games, 32.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Provaznik play as Black?
As Black, Michal Provaznik most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (36 games, 22.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 17.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Michal Provaznik's FIDE rating?
Michal Provaznik is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Michal Provaznik played?
Our database contains 461 games by Michal Provaznik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 72 draws, 262 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Provaznik?
461 games by Michal Provaznik 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.