Prepare against Miroslav Horak
Czechia · World #89,814 classical · FIDE ID 326941
When preparing against Miroslav Horak, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 49 games by Miroslav Horak, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Horak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Horak 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 | 1,759 | 1,940 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,829 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,795 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 8 | 11 | 30 | 16.3% |
| As White | 24 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Horak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Horak's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 62.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 37.5% | 11.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Horak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 11.1% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Miroslav Horak's chess games
All 49 games by Miroslav Horak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Martin Mojzis | 2,044 | chT2d-CZE 0607 | B07 |
| Jul 2013 | Miroslav Mandak | 1,996 | ch-SVK Open | D04 |
| Nov 2016 | Slobodan Krstic | 1,993 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | B80 |
| Nov 2016 | Boris Belokopyt | 1,898 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | B58 |
| Nov 2016 | Michael Marshall | 1,841 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
| 2nd Brno Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| Mlada Boleslav ATMOS Open | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,555 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,556 |
| chT2d-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 2,082 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,504 |
| chT2D-CZE 1819 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Horak's chess games?
49 games by Miroslav Horak, from Apr 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 Horak has played.
What does Miroslav Horak play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Miroslav Horak opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Horak answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Horak play as White?
As White, Miroslav Horak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Horak play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Horak most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Miroslav Horak's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Horak is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Miroslav Horak played?
Our database contains 49 games by Miroslav Horak, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses (16.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Horak?
49 games by Miroslav Horak 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.