Prepare against Milan Kolesar
FM · Slovakia · World #14,942 classical · FIDE ID 14900130
When preparing against Milan Kolesar, expect 1.Nf3 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as Black, 11.1% over 27 games.
Our database contains 819 games by Milan Kolesar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Milan Kolesar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Kolesar 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 | 2,107 | 2,291 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,211 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,090 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 819 | 280 | 210 | 329 | 34.2% |
| As White | 397 | 167 | 110 | 120 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 422 | 113 | 100 | 209 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Kolesar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Kolesar's side.
First moves as White (397 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 264 | 66.5% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 72 | 18.1% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 59 | 14.9% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 66% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kolesar usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kolesar usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kolesar usually continues c4 (41.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kolesar usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kolesar usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Kolesar usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 182 | 87.1% | 41.5% |
| e5 | 24 | 11.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 141 | 95.9% | 41.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
Milan Kolesar's chess games
All 819 games by Milan Kolesar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 280 wins, 210 draws, 329 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E66 | English Opening | 122 | 52/32/38 | 42.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 46 | 29/7/10 | 63.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 40 | 15/17/8 | 37.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 13/9/11 | 39.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 122 | 40/16/66 | 32.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 109 | 28/31/50 | 25.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 27 | 3/5/19 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Janis Klovans | 2,530 | Pardubice KB Open | D37 |
| Jan 1998 | Gennadij Timoscenko | 2,520 | Hlohovec Open | D47 |
| Jan 1995 | Stanislav Voitsekhovsky | 2,500 | Pardubice Open | C42 |
| Jul 2006 | Mikulas Manik | 2,460 | Pardubice Open A | B67 |
| Jan 1993 | Vitezslav Priehoda | 2,440 | Bojnice | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2023 | 90 | 43.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-CSR | 1991 | 26 | 8.5 | 2,233 |
| Hlohovec Open | 1998 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,298 |
| Trinec Open | 2004 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,215 |
| Bratislava Open | 1993 | 18 | 11 | 2,361 |
| ch-SVK | 1989 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,311 |
| chT-CSR 9091 | 1991 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,452 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Kolesar's chess games?
819 games by Milan Kolesar, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kolesar has played.
What does Milan Kolesar play on the first move as White?
Across 397 games with White in our database, Milan Kolesar opens with 1.Nf3 (66% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Kolesar answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Milan Kolesar play as White?
As White, Milan Kolesar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (122 games, 42.6% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 63.0% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 397 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Kolesar play as Black?
As Black, Milan Kolesar most often plays: Sicilian (122 games, 32.8% win rate); Slav Defense (109 games, 25.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (27 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 422 games.
What is Milan Kolesar's FIDE rating?
Milan Kolesar is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Milan Kolesar played?
Our database contains 819 games by Milan Kolesar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 280 wins, 210 draws, 329 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Kolesar?
819 games by Milan Kolesar 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.