Prepare against Michal Zernovic
Slovakia · World #61,742 classical · FIDE ID 14917742
When preparing against Michal Zernovic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Michal Zernovic, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Zernovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Zernovic 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 | 1,850 | 1,911 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,869 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 34 | 61 | 37 | 25.8% |
| As White | 65 | 17 | 32 | 16 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 67 | 17 | 29 | 21 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Zernovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Zernovic's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 100.0% | 50.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.8% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Zernovic usually continues Bc4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Zernovic usually continues Bc4 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zernovic usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 97.4% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Michal Zernovic's chess games
All 132 games by Michal Zernovic in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 34 wins, 61 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 2/12/5 | 10.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Attila Banszegi | 2,034 | chT2B-SVK 1718 | C00 |
| Mar 2020 | Stefan Valovic | 1,971 | chT2B-SVK 1920 | D00 |
| Oct 2018 | Katarina Kralova | 1,948 | chT2B-SVK 1819 | D06 |
| Nov 2012 | Andrej Kurtulik | 1,884 | chT-SVK 3B2 1213 | C24 |
| Oct 2015 | Juraj Geschwandtner | 1,884 | chT3B2-SVK 1516 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,850 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 1,808 |
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,766 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,874 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,887 |
| chT2B-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,903 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,807 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Zernovic's chess games?
132 games by Michal Zernovic, from May 2010 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 Zernovic has played.
What does Michal Zernovic play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Michal Zernovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Zernovic answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Zernovic play as White?
As White, Michal Zernovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Zernovic play as Black?
As Black, Michal Zernovic most often plays: Petrov's Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Michal Zernovic's FIDE rating?
Michal Zernovic is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Michal Zernovic played?
Our database contains 132 games by Michal Zernovic, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 61 draws, 37 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Zernovic?
132 games by Michal Zernovic 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.