Prepare against Michal Sindler
Czechia · World #11,188 classical · FIDE ID 325287
When preparing against Michal Sindler, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 251 games by Michal Sindler, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Sindler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Sindler 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 | 2,152 | 2,245 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,223 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,188 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 85 | 98 | 68 | 33.9% |
| As White | 109 | 43 | 44 | 22 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 142 | 42 | 54 | 46 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Sindler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Sindler's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 89.9% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 10.1% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Sindler usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sindler usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Sindler usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sindler usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sindler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Sindler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 92.4% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 95.9% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
Michal Sindler's chess games
All 251 games by Michal Sindler in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 85 wins, 98 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 4/10/8 | 18.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Vojtech Kovar | 2,365 | 9th Prague Open A | B31 |
| Jul 2007 | Martin Cerveny | 2,304 | Pardubice Jihlavanka Open | E84 |
| Jan 2024 | Milan Orsag | 2,269 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | E76 |
| Nov 2022 | Oldrich Vedral | 2,264 | chT1W-CZE 2223 | B84 |
| Feb 2010 | Yrij Vorobyov | 2,259 | Novy Bor Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2012 | 17 | 12 | 2,205 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,150 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,158 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 3 | 2,055 |
| 4th Prague Summer Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,139 |
| ch-CZE | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Sindler's chess games?
251 games by Michal Sindler, from Oct 2004 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 Sindler has played.
What does Michal Sindler play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Michal Sindler opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Sindler answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Michal Sindler play as White?
As White, Michal Sindler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Sindler play as Black?
As Black, Michal Sindler most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Michal Sindler's FIDE rating?
Michal Sindler is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Michal Sindler played?
Our database contains 251 games by Michal Sindler, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 98 draws, 68 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Sindler?
251 games by Michal Sindler 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.