Prepare against Miroslav Kijac
CM · Slovakia · World #23,640 classical · FIDE ID 14902389
When preparing against Miroslav Kijac, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 274 games by Miroslav Kijac, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Kijac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Kijac 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 | 2,029 | 2,203 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,145 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,100 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 69 | 120 | 85 | 25.2% |
| As White | 131 | 44 | 53 | 34 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 143 | 25 | 67 | 51 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Kijac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Kijac's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 70.2% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 23.7% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kijac usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kijac usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Kijac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kijac usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Kijac usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kijac usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 73.3% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 14.7% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 56.1% | 34.8% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 41.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Miroslav Kijac's chess games
All 274 games by Miroslav Kijac in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 69 wins, 120 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E09 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 3/11/8 | 13.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Milan Szitkey | 2,330 | chT-SVK 9697 | D85 |
| Jan 2000 | Regina Theissl Pokorna | 2,298 | chT1W-SVK 0001 | D38 |
| Jan 1997 | Dusan Mikulas | 2,295 | chT1W-SVK 9798 | C06 |
| Jan 1986 | Peter Petran | 2,275 | ch-SVK | A34 |
| Jan 2006 | Tamas Szegi | 2,225 | chT1W-SVK 0506 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 1991 | 23 | 8 | 2,203 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 12 | 4 | 2,103 |
| chT-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 12 | 7 | 2,308 |
| chT1W-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,264 |
| chT-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| chT1W-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| chT1W-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| chT1W-SVK 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Kijac's chess games?
274 games by Miroslav Kijac, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kijac has played.
What does Miroslav Kijac play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Miroslav Kijac opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Kijac answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Kijac play as White?
As White, Miroslav Kijac's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Kijac play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Kijac most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Miroslav Kijac's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Kijac is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Miroslav Kijac played?
Our database contains 274 games by Miroslav Kijac, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 120 draws, 85 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Kijac?
274 games by Miroslav Kijac 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.