Prepare against Milan Durchan
Czechia · World #67,339 classical · FIDE ID 333212
When preparing against Milan Durchan, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Milan Durchan, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Durchan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Durchan 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 | 1,830 | 1,834 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,821 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,708 | 1,782 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Durchan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Durchan's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 65.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 65.6% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Durchan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Durchan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Durchan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Durchan usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Milan Durchan's chess games
All 36 games by Milan Durchan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Lubos Berka | 1,780 | Klatovy Open B | B12 |
| Aug 2007 | Vojtech Sic | 1,570 | Tabor Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,903 |
| Tabor Open | 2008 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Durchan's chess games?
36 games by Milan Durchan, from Sep 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 Milan Durchan has played.
What does Milan Durchan play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Milan Durchan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Durchan answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Milan Durchan play as White?
As White, Milan Durchan's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Durchan play as Black?
As Black, Milan Durchan most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Milan Durchan's FIDE rating?
Milan Durchan is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,708 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Milan Durchan played?
Our database contains 36 games by Milan Durchan, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Durchan?
36 games by Milan Durchan 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.