Prepare against Miroslav Kalous
Czechia · World #21,400 classical · FIDE ID 310956
Our database contains 209 games by Miroslav Kalous, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Kalous's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Kalous 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 | 2,045 | 2,131 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 61 | 68 | 80 | 29.2% |
| As White | 110 | 28 | 41 | 41 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 99 | 33 | 27 | 39 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Kalous's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Kalous's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 68.2% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 33 | 30.0% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kalous usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kalous usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kalous usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kalous usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kalous usually continues f4 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kalous usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 72.2% | 51.3% |
| d6 | 11 | 20.4% | 36.4% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 89.7% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
Miroslav Kalous's chess games
All 209 games by Miroslav Kalous in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 61 wins, 68 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Pavel Cech | 2,335 | Prague Visus Open | C00 |
| Jan 2001 | Miloslav Pilar | 2,285 | Prague Visus Open | C00 |
| Jan 2001 | Martina Korenova | 2,265 | chTV-CZE 0001 | C30 |
| Jan 2011 | Petr Janousek | 2,176 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | D05 |
| Nov 2005 | Pavel Crha | 2,175 | chT2c-CZE 0506 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Visus Open | 2002 | 15 | 7 | 2,071 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,146 |
| chTV-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
| chTV-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| Regionalliga NO 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,043 |
| Regionalliga NO 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Kalous's chess games?
209 games by Miroslav Kalous, from Apr 2003 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 Kalous has played.
What does Miroslav Kalous play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Miroslav Kalous opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Kalous answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Kalous play as White?
As White, Miroslav Kalous's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Kalous play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Kalous most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Miroslav Kalous's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Kalous is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Miroslav Kalous played?
Our database contains 209 games by Miroslav Kalous, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 68 draws, 80 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Kalous?
209 games by Miroslav Kalous 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.