Prepare against Miroslav Holicky
Slovakia · World #64,159 classical · FIDE ID 14911736
When preparing against Miroslav Holicky, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 205 games by Miroslav Holicky, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Holicky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Holicky 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 | 1,841 | 1,873 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,879 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 68 | 41 | 96 | 33.2% |
| As White | 104 | 37 | 23 | 44 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 101 | 31 | 18 | 52 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Holicky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Holicky's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 51.9% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 48 | 46.2% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Holicky usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Holicky usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Holicky usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Holicky usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Holicky usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Holicky usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 54.4% | 41.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 17.5% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 17.5% | 10.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Miroslav Holicky's chess games
All 205 games by Miroslav Holicky in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Aug 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: 68 wins, 41 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Ladislav Janko | 2,169 | chT4-SVK A22 1415 | B70 |
| Jul 2015 | Juraj Lecky | 2,099 | ch-SVK Open | A36 |
| Aug 2020 | Marek Ihnat | 2,046 | Drienica Saris Open | D02 |
| Dec 2008 | Ludovit Vizvari | 2,039 | chT3A2-SVK 0809 | A40 |
| Feb 2017 | Lorant Meszaros | 2,015 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2024 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,818 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,950 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,827 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,811 |
| Tirnavia Reti Memorial Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,699 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,824 |
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Holicky's chess games?
205 games by Miroslav Holicky, from Jan 2006 to Aug 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 Holicky has played.
What does Miroslav Holicky play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Miroslav Holicky opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Holicky answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Holicky play as White?
As White, Miroslav Holicky's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Holicky play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Holicky most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Miroslav Holicky's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Holicky is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,873 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Miroslav Holicky played?
Our database contains 205 games by Miroslav Holicky, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 41 draws, 96 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Holicky?
205 games by Miroslav Holicky 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.