Prepare against Miroslav Macko
FM · Slovakia · World #5,941 classical · FIDE ID 14932695
Our database contains 305 games by Miroslav Macko, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Macko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Macko 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 | 2,249 | 2,310 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,173 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,262 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 134 | 72 | 99 | 43.9% |
| As White | 149 | 66 | 37 | 46 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 156 | 68 | 35 | 53 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Macko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Macko's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 87.9% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 8.1% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Macko usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Macko usually continues Nf3 (74.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Macko usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Macko usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Macko usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 69.4% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 20 | 23.5% | 67.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.9% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 55.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 17 | 44.7% | 50.0% |
Miroslav Macko's chess games
All 305 games by Miroslav Macko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 134 wins, 72 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Jergus Pechac | 2,436 | ch-SVK U18/20 | A07 |
| Apr 2017 | Viktor Gazik | 2,422 | ch-SVK U16 | A07 |
| Aug 2017 | Martin Percivaldi | 2,407 | chT-EU U18 | A07 |
| Mar 2019 | Csaba Berczes | 2,343 | chT1W-SVK 1819 | C30 |
| May 2016 | Peter Petran | 2,342 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2016 | 27 | 16 | 2,074 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2017 | 18 | 13 | 2,211 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2015 | 18 | 12 | 1,908 |
| chT-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 14 | 5 | 2,205 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 9 | 2,257 |
| chT2A-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,078 |
| chT-SVK 1W 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,301 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Macko's chess games?
305 games by Miroslav Macko, from Jul 2011 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 Macko has played.
What does Miroslav Macko play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Miroslav Macko opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Macko answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Macko play as White?
As White, Miroslav Macko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Macko play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Macko most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 69.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Miroslav Macko's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Macko is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Miroslav Macko played?
Our database contains 305 games by Miroslav Macko, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 72 draws, 99 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Macko?
305 games by Miroslav Macko 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.