Prepare against Miroslav Blatnicky
Slovakia · World #15,912 classical · FIDE ID 14909901
When preparing against Miroslav Blatnicky, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%).
Our database contains 136 games by Miroslav Blatnicky, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Blatnicky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Blatnicky 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 | 2,096 | 2,163 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 65 | 33 | 38 | 47.8% |
| As White | 71 | 33 | 16 | 22 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Blatnicky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Blatnicky's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 60.6% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 28 | 39.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 54.7% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Blatnicky usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Blatnicky usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Blatnicky usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Blatnicky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Blatnicky usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Blatnicky usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 66.7% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
Miroslav Blatnicky's chess games
All 136 games by Miroslav Blatnicky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 65 wins, 33 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Igor Gazik | 2,328 | chT-SVK 3B2 1112 | E22 |
| Nov 2010 | Michal Janko | 2,274 | chT3A2-SVK 1011 | A03 |
| Dec 2006 | Martin Dobrotka | 2,239 | chT1W-SVK 0607 | C06 |
| Nov 2010 | Pavol Kovacocy | 2,239 | chT3A2-SVK 1011 | C00 |
| Aug 2009 | Maria Machalova | 2,216 | Brezova Open | A18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,100 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,292 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,033 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| chT2A-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,060 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,121 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 10 | 2,046 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Blatnicky's chess games?
136 games by Miroslav Blatnicky, from Jul 2005 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 Miroslav Blatnicky has played.
What does Miroslav Blatnicky play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Miroslav Blatnicky opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Blatnicky answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Blatnicky play as White?
As White, Miroslav Blatnicky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Blatnicky play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Blatnicky most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Miroslav Blatnicky's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Blatnicky is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Miroslav Blatnicky played?
Our database contains 136 games by Miroslav Blatnicky, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 33 draws, 38 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Blatnicky?
136 games by Miroslav Blatnicky 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.