Prepare against Michal Trhal
Czechia · World #34,702 classical · FIDE ID 340502
Our database contains 72 games by Michal Trhal, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Trhal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Trhal 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 | 1,960 | 2,014 | Jun 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 31.9% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Trhal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Trhal's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 45.7% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 40.0% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.6% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 40.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Trhal usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Trhal usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Trhal usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Trhal usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Trhal usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Trhal usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Michal Trhal's chess games
All 72 games by Michal Trhal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 23 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Petr Kicmer | 2,187 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | D00 |
| Apr 2021 | Petr Ralis | 2,183 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B07 |
| Dec 2019 | Radomir Novak | 2,160 | chT2D-CZE 1920 | A57 |
| Dec 2010 | Vaclav Chladek | 2,099 | 12th Litomysl Open | B12 |
| Feb 2010 | Zdenek Peltan | 2,090 | chT2D-CZE 0910 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,040 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,034 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,144 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,822 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,835 |
| 12th Litomysl Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,099 |
| chT2D-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Trhal's chess games?
72 games by Michal Trhal, from Jul 2009 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 Trhal has played.
What does Michal Trhal play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Michal Trhal opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Trhal answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Michal Trhal play as White?
As White, Michal Trhal's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Trhal play as Black?
As Black, Michal Trhal most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Michal Trhal's FIDE rating?
Michal Trhal is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Jun 2020).
How many games has Michal Trhal played?
Our database contains 72 games by Michal Trhal, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Trhal?
72 games by Michal Trhal 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.