Prepare against Milan Rachela
IM · Slovakia · World #3,580 classical · FIDE ID 14903180
Our database contains 673 games by Milan Rachela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Rachela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Rachela 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 | 2,317 | 2,409 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,387 | 2,387 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,283 | 2,318 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 673 | 258 | 208 | 207 | 38.3% |
| As White | 333 | 142 | 110 | 81 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 340 | 116 | 98 | 126 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Rachela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Rachela's side.
First moves as White (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 149 | 44.7% | 60.1% |
| d4 | 131 | 39.3% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 44 | 13.2% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Rachela usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Rachela usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Rachela usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Rachela usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rachela usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Rachela usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 44.9% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 78 | 43.8% | 49.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.9% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 90.6% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Milan Rachela's chess games
All 673 games by Milan Rachela in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 258 wins, 208 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 42 | 14/19/9 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 16/13/10 | 41.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 15/12/13 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Jiri Stocek | 2,567 | chT-SVK 1011 | A09 |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Hefka | 2,493 | chT2B-SVK 9596 | D03 |
| Feb 2006 | Denes Boros | 2,468 | chT-HUN 0506 | A48 |
| Feb 2010 | Ivan Hausner | 2,460 | chT-SVK 0910 | A30 |
| Jan 2007 | Frantisek Vass | 2,445 | chT-SVK 0607 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2009 | 66 | 47 | 2,379 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1999 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,218 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2004 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,275 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2000 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2007 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,335 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2000 | 15 | 9 | 2,157 |
| Dunajska Streda Open | 1999 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2001 | 14 | 5 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Rachela's chess games?
673 games by Milan Rachela, from Apr 2003 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 Rachela has played.
What does Milan Rachela play on the first move as White?
Across 333 games with White in our database, Milan Rachela opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Rachela answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Milan Rachela play as White?
As White, Milan Rachela's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (42 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 333 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Rachela play as Black?
As Black, Milan Rachela most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 340 games.
What is Milan Rachela's FIDE rating?
Milan Rachela is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,387 in rapid and 2,283 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (May 2011).
How many games has Milan Rachela played?
Our database contains 673 games by Milan Rachela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 258 wins, 208 draws, 207 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Rachela?
673 games by Milan Rachela 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.