Prepare against Miroslav Picek
Czechia · World #62,430 classical · FIDE ID 325198
When preparing against Miroslav Picek, expect 1.Nf3 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Miroslav Picek, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Picek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Picek 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 | 1,847 | 2,103 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,953 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,940 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 37.5% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Picek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Picek's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Picek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Picek usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Picek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Picek usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Picek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Picek usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Miroslav Picek's chess games
All 40 games by Miroslav Picek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Jaroslav Zahorbensky | 2,073 | 18th Turnov Rapid Open | D15 |
| Jul 2005 | Rudolf Kaiser | 1,960 | Prague Visus Open | A03 |
| Aug 2015 | Michael Pivonka | 1,800 | Ricany Open | B40 |
| Aug 2015 | Ondrej Sedivy | 1,791 | Ricany Open | B13 |
| May 2024 | Vaclav Belaska | 1,763 | Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Rapid Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,691 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Rapid Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| Prague Golden Open 9th | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2,057 |
| 18th Turnov Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,899 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2,121 |
| Prague Golden Rapid Open 11th | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,190 |
| 24th Prague Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Picek's chess games?
40 games by Miroslav Picek, from Oct 2004 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 Picek has played.
What does Miroslav Picek play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Miroslav Picek opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Picek answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Picek play as White?
As White, Miroslav Picek's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Picek play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Picek most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Miroslav Picek's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Picek is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Miroslav Picek played?
Our database contains 40 games by Miroslav Picek, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Picek?
40 games by Miroslav Picek 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.