Prepare against Miroslav Sorkovsky
Slovakia · World #12,358 classical · FIDE ID 14908859
Our database contains 283 games by Miroslav Sorkovsky, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Sorkovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Sorkovsky 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 | 2,137 | 2,209 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,209 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,150 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 95 | 100 | 88 | 33.6% |
| As White | 141 | 53 | 47 | 41 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 142 | 42 | 53 | 47 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Sorkovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Sorkovsky's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 85.1% | 54.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.8% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sorkovsky usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sorkovsky usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sorkovsky usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 63.6% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Sorkovsky usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Sorkovsky usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sorkovsky usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 77.9% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 13.0% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 81.0% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 16.7% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Miroslav Sorkovsky's chess games
All 283 games by Miroslav Sorkovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 95 wins, 100 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Christopher Repka | 2,396 | chT-SVK 1E 1314 | A47 |
| Feb 2010 | Marian Kantorik | 2,364 | chT-SVK 2C 0910 | B03 |
| Dec 2011 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,360 | chT1E-SVK 1112 | A46 |
| Feb 2009 | Martin Jurcik | 2,355 | chT-SVK 2C 0809 | A56 |
| Aug 2009 | Olaf Heinzel | 2,340 | Brezova Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2017 | 26 | 13 | 2,100 |
| chT3D-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,085 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 2,139 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 9 | 2,380 |
| chT-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 2 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Sorkovsky's chess games?
283 games by Miroslav Sorkovsky, from Jul 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 Sorkovsky has played.
What does Miroslav Sorkovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Miroslav Sorkovsky opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Sorkovsky answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Sorkovsky play as White?
As White, Miroslav Sorkovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Sorkovsky play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Sorkovsky most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Miroslav Sorkovsky's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Sorkovsky is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Miroslav Sorkovsky played?
Our database contains 283 games by Miroslav Sorkovsky, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 100 draws, 88 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Sorkovsky?
283 games by Miroslav Sorkovsky 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.