Prepare against Michal Snasel
Czechia · World #87,149 classical · FIDE ID 349933
When preparing against Michal Snasel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Michal Snasel, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Snasel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Snasel 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 | 1,767 | 1,893 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,808 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,758 | 1,758 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 22 | 8 | 35 | 33.8% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Snasel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Snasel's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Snasel usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Snasel usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Snasel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 34.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michal Snasel's chess games
All 65 games by Michal Snasel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Stefan Kandalec | 1,843 | Brno Duras Open B | C50 |
| Nov 2012 | Karel Zejda | 1,833 | 3rd Brno Open | A48 |
| Apr 2014 | Ivo Klecka | 1,756 | Ostrava Konik Open | A57 |
| May 2010 | Katerina Skockova | 1,720 | Ostrava Open | C44 |
| Nov 2010 | Vaclav Milfort | 1,655 | 1st Brno Open | E93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Brno Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,731 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,836 |
| 3rd Brno Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| 5th Brno Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,681 |
| Brno Duras Open A | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
| 1st Brno Open | 2010 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,574 |
| Brno Duras Open B | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,091 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Snasel's chess games?
65 games by Michal Snasel, from Mar 2010 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 Snasel has played.
What does Michal Snasel play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Michal Snasel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Snasel answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Snasel play as White?
As White, Michal Snasel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Snasel play as Black?
As Black, Michal Snasel most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Michal Snasel's FIDE rating?
Michal Snasel is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,758 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Michal Snasel played?
Our database contains 65 games by Michal Snasel, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 35 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Snasel?
65 games by Michal Snasel 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.