Prepare against Michal Sipek
Czechia · World #30,200 classical · FIDE ID 325554
Our database contains 236 games by Michal Sipek, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Sipek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Sipek 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 | 1,984 | 2,025 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 2,046 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 2,109 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 93 | 61 | 82 | 39.4% |
| As White | 117 | 49 | 32 | 36 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 119 | 44 | 29 | 46 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Sipek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Sipek's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 53 | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| c4 | 28 | 23.9% | 58.9% |
| e4 | 26 | 22.2% | 46.2% |
| g3 | 10 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sipek usually continues g3 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sipek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Sipek usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Sipek usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Sipek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sipek usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 40 | 70.2% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 14.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 51.4% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 15 | 42.9% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Michal Sipek's chess games
All 236 games by Michal Sipek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 93 wins, 61 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 40 | 13/10/17 | 32.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jan Sikora-Lerch | 2,415 | chT1c-CZE 9495 | B02 |
| Jan 1998 | Josef Spodny | 2,225 | 24th Olexa Memorial Open | C85 |
| Jan 2005 | Jiri Malis | 2,210 | Brno Dedek Memorial A | B07 |
| Apr 2004 | Jiri Nehybka | 2,201 | Brno II etapa A | B07 |
| Jan 1995 | Pavel Kana | 2,195 | chT1c-CZE 9495 | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Trade Open | 2021 | 50 | 26.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-Morava | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,748 |
| chT2E-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,006 |
| Brno Gargulak Memorial B | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,054 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,104 |
| Brno Dedek Memorial A | 2005 | 10 | 8 | 2,146 |
| ch-Brno 75th | 1995 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Sipek's chess games?
236 games by Michal Sipek, from Jan 2005 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 Sipek has played.
What does Michal Sipek play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Michal Sipek opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Sipek answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Michal Sipek play as White?
As White, Michal Sipek's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Sipek play as Black?
As Black, Michal Sipek most often plays: Pirc Defense (40 games, 32.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Michal Sipek's FIDE rating?
Michal Sipek is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Michal Sipek played?
Our database contains 236 games by Michal Sipek, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 61 draws, 82 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Sipek?
236 games by Michal Sipek 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.