Prepare against Michal Vrba
Slovakia · World #28,975 classical · FIDE ID 14909790
Our database contains 167 games by Michal Vrba, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Vrba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Vrba 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 | 1,992 | 2,035 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 2,015 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,973 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 37 | 65 | 65 | 22.2% |
| As White | 88 | 19 | 37 | 32 | 21.6% |
| As Black | 79 | 18 | 28 | 33 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Vrba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Vrba's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 86.4% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Vrba usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Vrba usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vrba usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Vrba usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Vrba usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Vrba usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 62.2% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Michal Vrba's chess games
All 167 games by Michal Vrba in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 37 wins, 65 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Damir Sokol | 2,255 | ch-SVK U16 | C54 |
| Oct 2022 | Pavol Danek | 2,153 | ch-SVK Blitz | E77 |
| Jan 2003 | Peter Raczko | 2,090 | chT1W-SVK 0304 | B01 |
| Mar 2024 | Andrea Slaba | 2,052 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | A06 |
| Sep 2009 | Metod Mocary | 2,048 | Tatry Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2010 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,140 |
| chT1W-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 14 | 6 | 1,918 |
| ch-SVK Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 1,892 |
| Piestany Open | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,901 |
| chT2A-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 1,992 |
| ch-Bratislava | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,781 |
| Piestany Pressburg Open | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,930 |
| chT2A-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Vrba's chess games?
167 games by Michal Vrba, from Jul 2004 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 Vrba has played.
What does Michal Vrba play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Michal Vrba opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Vrba answers 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michal Vrba play as White?
As White, Michal Vrba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Vrba play as Black?
As Black, Michal Vrba most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Michal Vrba's FIDE rating?
Michal Vrba is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Michal Vrba played?
Our database contains 167 games by Michal Vrba, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 65 draws, 65 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Vrba?
167 games by Michal Vrba 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.