Prepare against Milan Spal
Czechia · World #13,873 classical · FIDE ID 305685
When preparing against Milan Spal, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (31%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 434 games by Milan Spal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Spal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Spal 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 | 2,117 | 2,323 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 434 | 168 | 137 | 129 | 38.7% |
| As White | 225 | 96 | 68 | 61 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 209 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Spal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Spal's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 81.3% | 60.1% |
| d4 | 32 | 14.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Spal usually continues Nc3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Spal usually continues Nf3 (72.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Spal usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Spal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Spal usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Spal usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 46.9% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 15.6% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 11.5% | 72.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 7.3% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.3% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 31.3% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 12 | 17.9% | 54.2% |
| f5 | 12 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
Milan Spal's chess games
All 434 games by Milan Spal 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: 168 wins, 137 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 58 | 28/12/18 | 48.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 41 | 16/11/14 | 39.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A32 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Eduard Meduna | 2,450 | Pardubice KB Open | B14 |
| Jan 1992 | Ales Pekarek | 2,445 | Ceske Budejovice Open | D09 |
| Jul 2000 | Nikolay Tolstikh | 2,417 | Pardubice KB Open | A89 |
| Jan 1999 | Stefan Gross | 2,375 | ch-CZE Open | B23 |
| Jan 1995 | Josef Jurek | 2,355 | Klatovy Open | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2003 | 39 | 26.5 | 2,309 |
| Tabor Open | 2011 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,208 |
| Klatovy Open | 1996 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,438 |
| Litomysl Open | 1996 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,189 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 2000 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,425 |
| chT1b-CZE | 1995 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| chTJ-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| chT2b-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 8 | 2,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Spal's chess games?
434 games by Milan Spal, 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 Spal has played.
What does Milan Spal play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Milan Spal opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Spal answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Milan Spal play as White?
As White, Milan Spal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (58 games, 48.3% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Spal play as Black?
As Black, Milan Spal most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Milan Spal's FIDE rating?
Milan Spal is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Milan Spal played?
Our database contains 434 games by Milan Spal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 137 draws, 129 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Spal?
434 games by Milan Spal 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.