Prepare against Michal Slobodnik
Slovakia · World #37,751 classical · FIDE ID 14936488
When preparing against Michal Slobodnik, expect 1.e4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 48.5% over 33 games.
Our database contains 154 games by Michal Slobodnik, covering Jul 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Michal Slobodnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Slobodnik 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 | 1,947 | 2,112 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,052 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 1,977 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 67 | 42 | 45 | 43.5% |
| As White | 77 | 35 | 21 | 21 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 77 | 32 | 21 | 24 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Slobodnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Slobodnik's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 35.1% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 22 | 28.6% | 65.9% |
| b3 | 14 | 18.2% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 11.7% | 72.2% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Slobodnik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Slobodnik usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Slobodnik usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 65.9% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Slobodnik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Slobodnik usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nc6 (5% of these games) — Slobodnik usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 68.0% | 60.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Michal Slobodnik's chess games
All 154 games by Michal Slobodnik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Nov 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: 67 wins, 42 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 33 | 16/7/10 | 48.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Erik Oprea | 2,188 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | A45 |
| Oct 2016 | Stanislav Petrik | 2,116 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | B02 |
| Feb 2017 | Frantisek Tepper | 2,087 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | C33 |
| Dec 2022 | Miroslav Lasch | 2,072 | chT1W-SVK 2223 | B03 |
| Feb 2017 | Viliam Sulek | 2,062 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1W-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,075 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 9 | 2,187 |
| chT2A-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,312 |
| chT2A-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,017 |
| chT2A-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,098 |
| chT1W-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,984 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,177 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Slobodnik's chess games?
154 games by Michal Slobodnik, from Jul 2012 to Nov 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 Slobodnik has played.
What does Michal Slobodnik play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Michal Slobodnik opens with 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.b3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Slobodnik answers 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Michal Slobodnik play as White?
As White, Michal Slobodnik's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Slobodnik play as Black?
As Black, Michal Slobodnik most often plays: Alekhine Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Michal Slobodnik's FIDE rating?
Michal Slobodnik is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Michal Slobodnik played?
Our database contains 154 games by Michal Slobodnik, covering Jul 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 42 draws, 45 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Slobodnik?
154 games by Michal Slobodnik 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.