Prepare against Simon Macharacek
Czechia · World #10,200 classical · FIDE ID 313319
Our database contains 237 games by Simon Macharacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Macharacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Macharacek 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 | 2,166 | 2,233 | Jan 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,218 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 86 | 85 | 66 | 36.3% |
| As White | 133 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 104 | 32 | 39 | 33 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Macharacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Macharacek's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 88.7% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.5% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Macharacek usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Macharacek usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Macharacek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Macharacek usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Macharacek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Macharacek usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 71.4% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 19.6% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 90.6% | 46.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
Simon Macharacek's chess games
All 237 games by Simon Macharacek 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: 86 wins, 85 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Vojtech Plat | 2,480 | 37th Brno Trade Open A | C36 |
| Jan 2001 | Zdenek Pokorny | 2,355 | Chrudim Open | C55 |
| Jan 2003 | Stanislav Firt | 2,347 | chT-MOR 0203 | B59 |
| Oct 2004 | Stanislav Jasny | 2,340 | chT-MOR 0405 | C82 |
| Mar 2003 | Jiri Novotny | 2,280 | chT-MOR 0203 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2003 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,268 |
| chT-Morava 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,042 |
| 37th Brno Trade Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,318 |
| Chrudim Open | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,300 |
| 23rd Olexa Memorial Open | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,378 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,340 |
| 22nd Olexa Memorial Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| 25th Olexa Memorial Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Macharacek's chess games?
237 games by Simon Macharacek, 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 Simon Macharacek has played.
What does Simon Macharacek play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Simon Macharacek opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Macharacek answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Simon Macharacek play as White?
As White, Simon Macharacek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Macharacek play as Black?
As Black, Simon Macharacek most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Simon Macharacek's FIDE rating?
Simon Macharacek is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Simon Macharacek played?
Our database contains 237 games by Simon Macharacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 85 draws, 66 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Macharacek?
237 games by Simon Macharacek 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.