Prepare against Michal Schmalz
Czechia · World #17,846 classical · FIDE ID 338257
Our database contains 143 games by Michal Schmalz, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Schmalz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Schmalz 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 | 2,076 | 2,119 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,095 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 55 | 43 | 45 | 38.5% |
| As White | 72 | 31 | 21 | 20 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Schmalz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Schmalz's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 88.9% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.9% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Schmalz usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schmalz usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schmalz usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schmalz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Schmalz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Schmalz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 52.8% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 14 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 36.8% | 64.3% |
Michal Schmalz's chess games
All 143 games by Michal Schmalz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 55 wins, 43 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Jiri Gregor | 2,291 | Ricany Open | B23 |
| Jan 2008 | Simon Stukner | 2,176 | ch-CZE U18 Girls/sf U18 | B59 |
| Aug 2012 | Pavel Sedy | 2,155 | Ricany Open | A04 |
| Aug 2012 | Michal Sindler | 2,144 | Ricany Open | B36 |
| Oct 2009 | Pavel Holasek | 2,118 | Harrachov Open A | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2013 | 35 | 20.5 | 2,117 |
| Ricany Open A | 2008 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,030 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,016 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 1,943 |
| Sec Svetla Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,850 |
| Harrachov Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| ch-CZE U18 Girls/sf U18 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Schmalz's chess games?
143 games by Michal Schmalz, from Jul 2007 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 Schmalz has played.
What does Michal Schmalz play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Michal Schmalz opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Schmalz answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games).
What openings does Michal Schmalz play as White?
As White, Michal Schmalz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Schmalz play as Black?
As Black, Michal Schmalz most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Michal Schmalz's FIDE rating?
Michal Schmalz is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Michal Schmalz played?
Our database contains 143 games by Michal Schmalz, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 43 draws, 45 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Schmalz?
143 games by Michal Schmalz 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.