Prepare against Roland Michalicek
DEU · World #70,478 classical · FIDE ID 24639168
When preparing against Roland Michalicek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Roland Michalicek, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland Michalicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Michalicek 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 | 1,820 | 1,997 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 54 | 10 | 72 | 39.7% |
| As White | 69 | 34 | 6 | 29 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 20 | 4 | 43 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Michalicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Michalicek's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Michalicek usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Michalicek usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Michalicek usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 96.8% | 26.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
Roland Michalicek's chess games
All 136 games by Roland Michalicek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 54 wins, 10 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 5/0/16 | 23.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Marc Werner | 2,361 | 15th Recklinghausen Open | B41 |
| Aug 2005 | Christian Rebber | 2,108 | 15th Recklinghausen Open | B62 |
| Aug 2011 | Richard Zahn | 2,073 | Recklinghaeuser Open | C01 |
| Oct 2006 | Moritz Baumgaertel | 2,070 | 16th Recklinghausen Open | C42 |
| Aug 2011 | Juergen Goeldenboog | 2,026 | Recklinghaeuser Open | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund ABC Serie B-21 | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 1,688 |
| Dortmund ABC Besserkoenner 18th | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 1,684 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 9 | 2 | 1,912 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,857 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,862 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,764 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Michalicek's chess games?
136 games by Roland Michalicek, from Jan 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 Roland Michalicek has played.
What does Roland Michalicek play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Roland Michalicek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Michalicek answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Roland Michalicek play as White?
As White, Roland Michalicek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Ponziani Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Michalicek play as Black?
As Black, Roland Michalicek most often plays: Petrov's Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Roland Michalicek's FIDE rating?
Roland Michalicek is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Roland Michalicek played?
Our database contains 136 games by Roland Michalicek, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 10 draws, 72 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Michalicek?
136 games by Roland Michalicek 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.