Prepare against Milan Orsag
IM · Czechia · World #8,123 classical · FIDE ID 300853
When preparing against Milan Orsag, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 450 games by Milan Orsag, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Milan Orsag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Orsag 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 | 2,203 | 2,431 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,246 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,408 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 450 | 164 | 177 | 109 | 36.4% |
| As White | 236 | 104 | 87 | 45 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 214 | 60 | 90 | 64 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Orsag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Orsag's side.
First moves as White (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 225 | 95.3% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.8% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Orsag usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Orsag usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Orsag usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Orsag usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Orsag usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Orsag usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 91.4% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 7.6% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 75.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 17.1% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Milan Orsag's chess games
All 450 games by Milan Orsag 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: 164 wins, 177 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 39 | 21/13/5 | 53.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 9/7/0 | 56.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 46 | 15/18/13 | 32.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 46 | 11/19/16 | 23.9% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Tomas Polak | 2,563 | ch-CZE | A46 |
| May 2010 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,536 | ch-CZE | D34 |
| Dec 2016 | Stepan Zilka | 2,534 | ch-CZE Blitz | A81 |
| Sep 2012 | Alonso Zapata | 2,481 | Olympiad-40 | E61 |
| Jan 2007 | Michal Konopka | 2,426 | chT1W-CZE 0607 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,482 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 13 | 4 | 2,157 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,256 |
| chT-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,428 |
| chT-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,335 |
| chT1W-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Orsag's chess games?
450 games by Milan Orsag, 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 Orsag has played.
What does Milan Orsag play on the first move as White?
Across 236 games with White in our database, Milan Orsag opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Orsag answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Milan Orsag play as White?
As White, Milan Orsag's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (39 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 236 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Orsag play as Black?
As Black, Milan Orsag most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (46 games, 23.9% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Milan Orsag's FIDE rating?
Milan Orsag is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Milan Orsag played?
Our database contains 450 games by Milan Orsag, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 177 draws, 109 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Orsag?
450 games by Milan Orsag 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.