Prepare against Miroslav Murin
Slovakia · World #92,042 classical · FIDE ID 14919303
When preparing against Miroslav Murin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 54 games by Miroslav Murin, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Murin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Murin 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 | 1,753 | 1,877 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,747 | 1,766 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 27.8% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Murin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Murin's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Murin usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Murin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Murin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 65.0% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Miroslav Murin's chess games
All 54 games by Miroslav Murin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Tomasz Wolak | 2,105 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | B88 |
| Aug 2007 | Dominik Szurgot | 2,005 | 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | B19 |
| Aug 2007 | Ramon Garcia Magadan | 1,994 | 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | B92 |
| Jun 2025 | I Vojan | 1,845 | 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | B90 |
| Jun 2024 | Jean Lherbon De Lussats | 1,523 | IBCA EU-ch blind | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,028 |
| 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,852 |
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,577 |
| 10th IBCA Blind Olympiad | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,250 |
| 11th IBCA-ol blind | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| IBCA EU-ch blind | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,689 |
| 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Murin's chess games?
54 games by Miroslav Murin, from Oct 2007 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 Murin has played.
What does Miroslav Murin play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Miroslav Murin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Murin answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Murin play as White?
As White, Miroslav Murin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Murin play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Murin most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Miroslav Murin's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Murin is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,747 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Miroslav Murin played?
Our database contains 54 games by Miroslav Murin, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Murin?
54 games by Miroslav Murin 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.