Prepare against Michal Sysel
Czechia · World #49,265 classical · FIDE ID 322288
Our database contains 49 games by Michal Sysel, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Sysel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Sysel 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 | 1,897 | 1,977 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,970 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,970 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 10.2% |
| As White | 22 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 9.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Sysel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Sysel's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 36.4% | 18.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Sysel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sysel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sysel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 18.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Sysel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sysel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Sysel usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michal Sysel's chess games
All 49 games by Michal Sysel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 5 wins, 27 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | David Brychta | 2,146 | chT2E-CZE 1516 | D94 |
| Jan 2005 | Tomas Fojtik | 2,030 | chT-Bohemia South 0405 | A35 |
| Nov 2022 | Josef Hudacek | 2,006 | chT2E-CZE 2223 | B20 |
| Jan 2005 | Libor Stursa | 1,890 | chT-Bohemia South 0405 | D01 |
| Feb 2017 | Petr Lezak | 1,672 | chT2E-CZE 1617 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Bohemia South 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 1,977 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,917 |
| Olexa Memorial Open A | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 1,750 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,028 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,776 |
| chT1E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,032 |
| 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,780 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Sysel's chess games?
49 games by Michal Sysel, from Oct 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 Sysel has played.
What does Michal Sysel play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michal Sysel opens with 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Sysel answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Sysel play as White?
As White, Michal Sysel's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Sysel play as Black?
As Black, Michal Sysel most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Michal Sysel's FIDE rating?
Michal Sysel is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Michal Sysel played?
Our database contains 49 games by Michal Sysel, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 27 draws, 17 losses (10.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Sysel?
49 games by Michal Sysel 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.