Prepare against Michal Skalka
Czechia · World #41,200 classical · FIDE ID 365963
When preparing against Michal Skalka, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Michal Skalka, covering May 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michal Skalka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Skalka 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 | 1,930 | 1,939 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,832 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 18.2% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 189 rated games against 172 different opponents, across 60 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 167 | 52 | 60 | 55 | 31.1% | 1,825 | 1,804 | 9 |
| Rapid | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% | 1,782 | 1,722 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 93 | 20 | 34 | 39 | 21.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 49 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 44.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,965 | 2,165 |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1,811 | 1,891 |
| 2024 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1,824 | 1,904 |
| 2023 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 1,727 | 1,660 |
| 2022 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 1,862 | 1,883 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1,863 | 1,996 |
| 2020 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2,114 | 1,981 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1,861 | 1,861 |
| 2018 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1,991 | 1,906 |
| 2017 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1,800 | 1,821 |
| 2016 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1,874 | 1,874 |
| 2015 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1,744 | 1,655 |
| 2014 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1,726 | 1,659 |
| 2013 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1,644 | 1,724 |
| 2012 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1,642 | 1,442 |
| 2011 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,660 | 1,526 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1,613 | 1,413 |
Where Michal Skalka has played
Czechia (59) · Slovakia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Skalka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Skalka's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Skalka usually continues c3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Skalka usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Skalka usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Michal Skalka's chess games
All 33 games by Michal Skalka in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Manuel Llopis de Aysa | 2,067 | Skalica Masters Open | D36 |
| Aug 2020 | Radoslav Panko | 2,039 | Skalica Masters Open | C02 |
| Aug 2022 | Jan Machacek | 1,972 | Stare Mesto Open | B35 |
| Aug 2022 | Matyas Hradek | 1,901 | Stare Mesto Open | C27 |
| Oct 2022 | Filip Dvoracek | 1,844 | chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| Skalica Masters Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,980 |
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,823 |
| chTE-CZE U20 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,518 |
| ch-CZE U20 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,462 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Skalka's chess games?
33 games by Michal Skalka, from May 2013 to Oct 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 Skalka has played.
What does Michal Skalka play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Michal Skalka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Skalka answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Skalka play as White?
As White, Michal Skalka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Skalka play as Black?
As Black, Michal Skalka most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michal Skalka's FIDE rating?
Michal Skalka is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Michal Skalka played?
Our database contains 33 games by Michal Skalka, covering May 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Skalka?
33 games by Michal Skalka 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.