Prepare against Miroslav Filip
Czechia · World #129,993 classical · FIDE ID 23733594
When preparing against Miroslav Filip, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation as Black, 6.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,160 games by Miroslav Filip, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Filip's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Filip 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 | 1,647 | 1,695 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,160 | 358 | 644 | 158 | 30.9% |
| As White | 590 | 220 | 312 | 58 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 570 | 138 | 332 | 100 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Filip's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Filip's side.
First moves as White (590 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 273 | 46.3% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 210 | 35.6% | 67.1% |
| Nf3 | 84 | 14.2% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 21 | 3.6% | 61.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Filip usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Filip usually continues c4 (73.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Filip usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Filip usually continues Nc3 (65.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Filip usually continues Nc3 (81.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Filip usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 107 | 42.1% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 84 | 33.1% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 55 | 21.7% | 50.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 148 | 83.6% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 26 | 14.7% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
Miroslav Filip's chess games
All 1,160 games by Miroslav Filip in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 358 wins, 644 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 82 | 35/41/6 | 42.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 64 | 20/34/10 | 31.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 48 | 27/18/3 | 56.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 7/31/2 | 17.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 40 | 16/20/4 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 31 | 9/18/4 | 29.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 16/10/2 | 57.1% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 8/14/3 | 32.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/18/0 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 45 | 23/13/9 | 51.1% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 41 | 19/15/7 | 46.3% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 3/23/9 | 8.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 35 | 9/23/3 | 25.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 6/20/8 | 17.6% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 32 | 2/23/7 | 6.3% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32 | 5/22/5 | 15.6% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1976 | Yuri L Averbakh | 2,530 | Rubinstein Memorial-14 | D45 |
| Aug 1977 | Laszlo Vadasz | 2,495 | Budapest Tungsram-03 | A34 |
| Aug 1977 | Predrag Ostojic | 2,480 | Budapest Tungsram-03 | C76 |
| Jan 1978 | Dragoljub Janosevic | 2,455 | Smederevska Palanka | C60 |
| Aug 1979 | Jan Adamski | 2,415 | Rubinstein Memorial 17th | E13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogovens | 1970 | 30 | 16 | – |
| Marianske Lazne | 1965 | 28 | 16.5 | – |
| Candidates Tournament-05 | 1962 | 27 | 7 | – |
| Chigorin Memorial | 1973 | 26 | 13 | – |
| Interzonal-08 | 1970 | 23 | 8.5 | – |
| Interzonal-05 | 1962 | 22 | 14 | – |
| Interzonal-03 | 1955 | 20 | 11 | – |
| Interzonal-04 | 1958 | 20 | 11 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Filip's chess games?
1,160 games by Miroslav Filip, from Jun 2019 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 Filip has played.
What does Miroslav Filip play on the first move as White?
Across 590 games with White in our database, Miroslav Filip opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Filip answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Filip play as White?
As White, Miroslav Filip's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (82 games, 42.7% win rate); Indian Defense (64 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (48 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 590 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Filip play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Filip most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (35 games, 8.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 570 games.
What is Miroslav Filip's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Filip is currently rated 1,647 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,695 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Miroslav Filip played?
Our database contains 1,160 games by Miroslav Filip, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 358 wins, 644 draws, 158 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Filip?
1,160 games by Miroslav Filip 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.