Prepare against Milan Semla
Slovakia · World #98,586 classical · FIDE ID 14927071
When preparing against Milan Semla, expect 1.c4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Milan Semla, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Semla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Semla 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 | 1,734 | 1,853 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 34.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Semla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Semla's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Semla usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Semla usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Semla usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Semla usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Milan Semla's chess games
All 32 games by Milan Semla in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D78 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Jan Goc | 1,969 | ch-SVK Seniors A | A03 |
| May 2012 | Emanuel Miciak | 1,949 | ch-Zilina Region | A10 |
| May 2011 | Ladislav Juhasz | 1,939 | ch-SVK Seniors A | A15 |
| May 2011 | Jozef Malinovsky | 1,865 | ch-SVK Seniors A | D78 |
| May 2011 | Michal Barca | 1,852 | ch-Zilina Region | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,767 |
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 65 | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,651 |
| ch-SVK Seniors | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,612 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Semla's chess games?
32 games by Milan Semla, from Jul 2011 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 Semla has played.
What does Milan Semla play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Milan Semla opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Semla answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Milan Semla play as White?
As White, Milan Semla's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Semla play as Black?
As Black, Milan Semla most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Milan Semla's FIDE rating?
Milan Semla is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Milan Semla played?
Our database contains 32 games by Milan Semla, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Semla?
32 games by Milan Semla 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.