Prepare against Michal Verbovsky
CM · Slovakia · World #10,514 classical · FIDE ID 14934213
Our database contains 296 games by Michal Verbovsky, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Verbovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Verbovsky 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 | 2,162 | 2,224 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,016 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,970 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 103 | 72 | 121 | 34.8% |
| As White | 149 | 66 | 33 | 50 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 147 | 37 | 39 | 71 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Verbovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Verbovsky's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 79.2% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 10.7% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.4% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Verbovsky usually continues Nc3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Verbovsky usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Verbovsky usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Verbovsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Verbovsky usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Verbovsky usually continues dxe5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 18 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.1% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 92.3% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Michal Verbovsky's chess games
All 296 games by Michal Verbovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 103 wins, 72 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,627 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | A40 |
| Jun 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Aug 2024 | Marek Mica | 2,371 | Skalica Open | B11 |
| Nov 2023 | Lukasz Butkiewicz | 2,338 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B26 |
| Oct 2024 | Viktor Poddubnyi | 2,304 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 93 | 35.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 1,614 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,804 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 1,414 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 11 | 9 | 2,362 |
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,986 |
| Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Verbovsky's chess games?
296 games by Michal Verbovsky, from Apr 2014 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 Verbovsky has played.
What does Michal Verbovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Michal Verbovsky opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Verbovsky answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Michal Verbovsky play as White?
As White, Michal Verbovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Verbovsky play as Black?
As Black, Michal Verbovsky most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Michal Verbovsky's FIDE rating?
Michal Verbovsky is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Michal Verbovsky played?
Our database contains 296 games by Michal Verbovsky, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 72 draws, 121 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Verbovsky?
296 games by Michal Verbovsky 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.