Prepare against Michal Valko
Slovakia · World #27,720 classical · FIDE ID 14953790
Our database contains 129 games by Michal Valko, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Valko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Valko 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 | 2,000 | 2,003 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 41 | 30 | 58 | 31.8% |
| As White | 60 | 17 | 16 | 27 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 24 | 14 | 31 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Valko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Valko's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 75.0% | 42.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 11.7% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Valko usually continues Nf3 (22.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Valko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Valko usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Valko usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Valko usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Valko usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Michal Valko's chess games
All 129 games by Michal Valko in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 41 wins, 30 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Jakub Krejca | 2,146 | Lesnica Pieniny Open | B32 |
| Nov 2022 | Stefan Doci | 2,085 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B40 |
| Dec 2023 | Peter Demeter | 2,073 | chT2D-SVK 2324 | B07 |
| Apr 2021 | Radoslav Panko | 2,044 | 1st SVK League Cup | D00 |
| Apr 2019 | Adrian Gyerpal | 2,040 | ch-SVK U16 | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2018 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,485 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,812 |
| ch-SVK U20 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,686 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,215 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,703 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| chT-SVK U18 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Valko's chess games?
129 games by Michal Valko, from Feb 2016 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 Valko has played.
What does Michal Valko play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Michal Valko opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Valko answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Michal Valko play as White?
As White, Michal Valko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Valko play as Black?
As Black, Michal Valko most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Michal Valko's FIDE rating?
Michal Valko is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Michal Valko played?
Our database contains 129 games by Michal Valko, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 30 draws, 58 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Valko?
129 games by Michal Valko 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.