Prepare against Miroslav Lanik
Slovakia · World #36,864 classical · FIDE ID 14920867
When preparing against Miroslav Lanik, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 124 games by Miroslav Lanik, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Lanik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Lanik 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 | 1,950 | 1,964 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 19 | 71 | 34 | 15.3% |
| As White | 64 | 11 | 39 | 14 | 17.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 8 | 32 | 20 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Lanik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Lanik's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.7% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Lanik usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Lanik usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lanik usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 96.8% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Miroslav Lanik's chess games
All 124 games by Miroslav Lanik in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 19 wins, 71 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 2/10/3 | 13.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Michal Provaznik | 2,212 | chT4-SVK A21 1516 | B21 |
| Feb 2018 | Milos Sarmir | 2,092 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | C22 |
| Nov 2012 | Rastislav Diviak | 2,017 | chT4-SVK A21 1213 | B07 |
| Nov 2014 | Ivan Kubis | 1,991 | chT3A2-SVK 1415 | B96 |
| Feb 2013 | Otto Kovarik | 1,979 | chT3A2-SVK 1213 | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,904 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 1,973 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,899 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,804 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,041 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Lanik's chess games?
124 games by Miroslav Lanik, from May 2010 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 Lanik has played.
What does Miroslav Lanik play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Miroslav Lanik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Lanik answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Lanik play as White?
As White, Miroslav Lanik's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Lanik play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Lanik most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Miroslav Lanik's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Lanik is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Miroslav Lanik played?
Our database contains 124 games by Miroslav Lanik, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 71 draws, 34 losses (15.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Lanik?
124 games by Miroslav Lanik 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.