Prepare against Miroslav Palka
Slovakia · World #81,389 classical · FIDE ID 14905574
When preparing against Miroslav Palka, expect 1.c4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 460 games by Miroslav Palka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Palka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Palka 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 | 1,785 | 2,062 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,921 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,737 | 1,936 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 134 | 174 | 152 | 29.1% |
| As White | 225 | 73 | 82 | 70 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 235 | 61 | 92 | 82 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Palka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Palka's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 218 | 96.9% | 50.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 50.7% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Palka usually continues Nc3 (51.6% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Palka usually continues Nc3 (49.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Palka usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Palka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Palka usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 127 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 66.7% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 33.3% | 35.7% |
Miroslav Palka's chess games
All 460 games by Miroslav Palka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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, 174 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 72 | 23/26/23 | 31.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 13/11/16 | 32.5% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 66 | 18/22/26 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 6/16/8 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Ales Jedlicka | 2,262 | Tatry Open | A26 |
| Oct 2005 | Martin Jurcik | 2,209 | chT-SVK 0506 | D35 |
| Mar 2007 | Miroslav Gorusa | 2,183 | chT-SVK 0607 | A22 |
| Aug 2008 | Jaroslav Shanel | 2,174 | Stare Mesto Open | B50 |
| Oct 1999 | Stanislav Ptacnik | 2,166 | Tatry Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2019 | 49 | 15.5 | 1,987 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2012 | 26 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 17 | 12 | 1,845 |
| 6th Senica Open | 2015 | 12 | 8 | 1,863 |
| chT1W-SVK 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,012 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 1,993 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,117 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Palka's chess games?
460 games by Miroslav Palka, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Palka has played.
What does Miroslav Palka play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Miroslav Palka opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Palka answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Palka play as White?
As White, Miroslav Palka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (72 games, 31.9% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 32.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (24 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Palka play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Palka most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (66 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Miroslav Palka's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Palka is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,737 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Miroslav Palka played?
Our database contains 460 games by Miroslav Palka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 174 draws, 152 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Palka?
460 games by Miroslav Palka 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.