Prepare against Miroslav Palek
DEU · World #20,384 classical · FIDE ID 4624580
Our database contains 602 games by Miroslav Palek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Palek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Palek 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 | 2,054 | 2,310 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,162 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,147 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 602 | 229 | 220 | 153 | 38.0% |
| As White | 295 | 135 | 99 | 61 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 307 | 94 | 121 | 92 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Palek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Palek's side.
First moves as White (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 255 | 86.4% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 27 | 9.2% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Palek usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Palek usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Palek usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Palek usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Palek usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Palek usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 65.5% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 20 | 13.5% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 8.1% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 6.8% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 81.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.9% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Miroslav Palek's chess games
All 602 games by Miroslav Palek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 229 wins, 220 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 66 | 32/19/15 | 48.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 56 | 22/15/19 | 39.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 9/15/7 | 29.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 0/9/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Milan Pacher | 2,442 | 24th Jirasek Memorial | C48 |
| Jan 2017 | Vladimir Vulfson | 2,416 | 16th Marianske Lazne IM-B2 | B20 |
| Aug 2003 | Jan Bernasek | 2,402 | 9th Plzen Open A | A56 |
| Jan 2020 | Radek Londyn | 2,401 | chT-CZE 2A 1920 | B33 |
| Jul 2014 | Lukas Vlasak | 2,375 | Klatovy Open | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 36 | 22 | 2,217 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2009 | 27 | 18 | 2,193 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open A | 1999 | 18 | 14 | 2,369 |
| 17th ch-CZE | 1986 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,306 |
| ch-CSR U18 | 1979 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| chT2A-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,097 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Palek's chess games?
602 games by Miroslav Palek, from Apr 2003 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 Palek has played.
What does Miroslav Palek play on the first move as White?
Across 295 games with White in our database, Miroslav Palek opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Palek answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Palek play as White?
As White, Miroslav Palek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Palek play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Palek most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 39.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is Miroslav Palek's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Palek is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Miroslav Palek played?
Our database contains 602 games by Miroslav Palek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 220 draws, 153 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Palek?
602 games by Miroslav Palek 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.