Prepare against Michal Rudolf
FM · Poland · World #3,686 classical · FIDE ID 1106210
When preparing against Michal Rudolf, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 11.1% over 27 games.
Our database contains 786 games by Michal Rudolf, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Rudolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Rudolf 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 | 2,313 | 2,437 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,303 | 2,359 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,329 | 2,329 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 786 | 327 | 305 | 154 | 41.6% |
| As White | 406 | 191 | 154 | 61 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 380 | 136 | 151 | 93 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Rudolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Rudolf's side.
First moves as White (406 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 276 | 68.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 121 | 29.8% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues d4 (71.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 80 | 42.8% | 61.9% |
| e6 | 39 | 20.9% | 56.4% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 13.4% | 72.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 10.7% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 5.3% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.3% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 60.6% | 57.8% |
| d5 | 27 | 21.3% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 11.8% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.1% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Michal Rudolf's chess games
All 786 games by Michal Rudolf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 327 wins, 305 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 10/15/6 | 32.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 16/9/3 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 27 | 3/14/10 | 11.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 12/10/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 0/8/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,617 | Budapest Spring Open | A48 |
| Jun 2022 | Simen Agdestein | 2,559 | Krakow Open A | D55 |
| Sep 2010 | Andrei Maksimenko | 2,544 | POL-chT 1st League | B86 |
| Jul 2015 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,507 | 11th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | D03 |
| Jun 2022 | Arkadiusz Leniart | 2,476 | Krakow Open A | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 128 | 78.5 | 2,354 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2017 | 36 | 12.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-Warsaw City | 2009 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-Milanowek | 2000 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,433 |
| Milanowek Open | 2009 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,388 |
| Warsaw Open | 1993 | 15 | 7 | 2,301 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2024 | 15 | 7 | 2,441 |
| 155th Warsaw YMCA Spring | 2015 | 12 | 9 | 2,327 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Piotr Nguyen (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Rudolf's chess games?
786 games by Michal Rudolf, from Apr 2003 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 Rudolf has played.
What does Michal Rudolf play on the first move as White?
Across 406 games with White in our database, Michal Rudolf opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Rudolf answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Michal Rudolf play as White?
As White, Michal Rudolf's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 406 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Rudolf play as Black?
As Black, Michal Rudolf most often plays: Slav Defense (27 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 380 games.
What is Michal Rudolf's FIDE rating?
Michal Rudolf is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,303 in rapid and 2,329 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Michal Rudolf played?
Our database contains 786 games by Michal Rudolf, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 327 wins, 305 draws, 154 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Rudolf?
786 games by Michal Rudolf 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.