Prepare against Milan Szmek
Czechia · World #86,161 classical · FIDE ID 349259
When preparing against Milan Szmek, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 56 games by Milan Szmek, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Szmek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Szmek 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 | 1,770 | 1,921 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,871 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 30.4% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Szmek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Szmek's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 84.0% | 40.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 40.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Szmek usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Szmek usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Szmek usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Szmek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Szmek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 89.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Milan Szmek's chess games
All 56 games by Milan Szmek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Lubomir Zimniok | 2,095 | Ostrava Open | C30 |
| May 2010 | Vladimir Tatarcik | 1,905 | Ostrava Open | A00 |
| May 2011 | Lukas Chrostek | 1,742 | Ostrava Konik Open B | C78 |
| May 2015 | Nikolaj Petrov | 1,717 | 12th Orlova Open A | D11 |
| May 2011 | Pavel Kapoun | 1,699 | Ostrava Konik Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Orlova Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,890 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| 12th Orlova Open A | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,817 |
| Orlova Open 1 | 2006 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,743 |
| 7th Bohumin Open B | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,610 |
| 2nd Bohumin Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,595 |
| 6th Bohumin Open B | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Szmek's chess games?
56 games by Milan Szmek, from Jul 2010 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 Szmek has played.
What does Milan Szmek play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Milan Szmek opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Szmek answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Milan Szmek play as White?
As White, Milan Szmek's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Szmek play as Black?
As Black, Milan Szmek most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Milan Szmek's FIDE rating?
Milan Szmek is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Milan Szmek played?
Our database contains 56 games by Milan Szmek, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Szmek?
56 games by Milan Szmek 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.