Prepare against Michal Volak
Czechia · World #13,148 classical · FIDE ID 307580
Our database contains 171 games by Michal Volak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Volak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Volak 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 | 2,126 | 2,200 | Nov 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 57 | 69 | 45 | 33.3% |
| As White | 91 | 37 | 29 | 25 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 80 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Volak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Volak's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 98.9% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Volak usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Volak usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Volak usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Volak usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 74.5% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 25.5% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Michal Volak's chess games
All 171 games by Michal Volak 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: 57 wins, 69 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Josef Jurek | 2,362 | Klatovy Open A | C00 |
| Jan 1999 | Petr Zvara | 2,356 | chTV-CZE 9900 | B84 |
| Jan 2010 | Eduard Prandstetter | 2,327 | chT2D-CZE 0910 | D60 |
| Jan 2003 | Pavel Chmiel | 2,287 | chT2V-CZE 0203 | E88 |
| Feb 2016 | Peter Constantinou | 2,280 | chT1W-CZE 1516 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 43 | 27 | 2,261 |
| chT2-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| chTV-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,186 |
| chT1c-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,200 |
| chTJ-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,273 |
| Karlovy Vary Open | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,326 |
| Stary Smokovec Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Volak's chess games?
171 games by Michal Volak, 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 Volak has played.
What does Michal Volak play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Michal Volak opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Volak answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Volak play as White?
As White, Michal Volak's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Volak play as Black?
As Black, Michal Volak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Michal Volak's FIDE rating?
Michal Volak is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Michal Volak played?
Our database contains 171 games by Michal Volak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 69 draws, 45 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Volak?
171 games by Michal Volak 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.