Prepare against Miroslav Kocian
Czechia · World #23,846 classical · FIDE ID 303577
Our database contains 164 games by Miroslav Kocian, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Kocian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Kocian 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 | 2,026 | 2,095 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 2,055 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,084 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 60 | 43 | 61 | 36.6% |
| As White | 74 | 30 | 19 | 25 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 90 | 30 | 24 | 36 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Kocian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Kocian's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 100.0% | 53.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kocian usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kocian usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kocian usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 41 | 83.7% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Miroslav Kocian's chess games
All 164 games by Miroslav Kocian in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 60 wins, 43 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 40 | 13/12/15 | 32.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Ladislav Mikulcik | 2,290 | Zlin Open | B09 |
| Jan 1997 | Viktor Zigo | 2,285 | Gordic Software Cup | C98 |
| Jan 1992 | Rainer Richter | 2,270 | Stockerau Junior Open | D90 |
| Mar 2018 | Petr Skacelik | 2,203 | chT2E-CZE 1718 | B77 |
| Dec 2023 | Jan Andrej Bohacek | 2,201 | chT-Zlin Region 2324 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 2,224 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,047 |
| chT2E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,973 |
| chT2E-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,063 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,925 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Kocian's chess games?
164 games by Miroslav Kocian, from Jul 2007 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 Kocian has played.
What does Miroslav Kocian play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Miroslav Kocian opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Kocian answers 1...d6 (84% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Kocian play as White?
As White, Miroslav Kocian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Kocian play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Kocian most often plays: Pirc Defense (40 games, 32.5% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Miroslav Kocian's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Kocian is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Miroslav Kocian played?
Our database contains 164 games by Miroslav Kocian, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 43 draws, 61 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Kocian?
164 games by Miroslav Kocian 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.