Prepare against Michal Stepan
Czechia · World #20,685 classical · FIDE ID 317160
Our database contains 85 games by Michal Stepan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Stepan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Stepan 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 | 2,051 | 2,125 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,104 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 36 | 14 | 35 | 42.4% |
| As White | 37 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 19 | 8 | 21 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Stepan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Stepan's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 89.2% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Stepan usually continues Nc3 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Stepan usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Stepan usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Stepan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Stepan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Stepan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 6 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Michal Stepan's chess games
All 85 games by Michal Stepan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Vasily Borisovich Malinin | 2,404 | Pardubice Open E | A68 |
| Jul 2013 | Tomas Kulhanek | 2,346 | 11th Nachod Open | A04 |
| Jul 2009 | Vojtech Kovar | 2,328 | Nachod Open | E93 |
| Jul 2013 | Vlastimil Piza | 2,264 | 11th Nachod Open | E91 |
| Feb 2023 | Josef Varejcko | 2,201 | chT2D-CZE 2223 | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nachod Open | 2009 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,137 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 1,991 |
| 11th Nachod Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,281 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,023 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 1 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Stepan's chess games?
85 games by Michal Stepan, from Apr 2003 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 Stepan has played.
What does Michal Stepan play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Michal Stepan opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Stepan answers 1...Nc6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michal Stepan play as White?
As White, Michal Stepan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Stepan play as Black?
As Black, Michal Stepan most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Michal Stepan's FIDE rating?
Michal Stepan is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Michal Stepan played?
Our database contains 85 games by Michal Stepan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Stepan?
85 games by Michal Stepan 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.