Prepare against Michal Smetek
Poland · World #17,119 classical · FIDE ID 21041407
Our database contains 157 games by Michal Smetek, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Smetek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Smetek 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 | 2,084 | 2,163 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,202 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,131 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 57 | 44 | 56 | 36.3% |
| As White | 84 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 73 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Smetek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Smetek's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 97.6% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Smetek usually continues c4 (45.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Smetek usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Smetek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Smetek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 67.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.5% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
Michal Smetek's chess games
All 157 games by Michal Smetek in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - Aug 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: 57 wins, 44 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Cyprian Mulawa | 2,302 | Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | A11 |
| Jul 2025 | Kyrylo Niezhentsev | 2,207 | Jana Maciei Mem | B15 |
| Aug 2025 | Raul Claverie | 2,180 | Ustron Open Masters | B10 |
| Aug 2025 | Laertes Neuhoff | 2,179 | Ustron Open Masters | A07 |
| Jan 2023 | Maciej Malik | 2,163 | ch-POL U18 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,182 |
| Ustron Open Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,254 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,122 |
| Arche Puchar Polski Amatorów - Warszawa Open | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,109 |
| Ustron Open B | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,259 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Smetek's chess games?
157 games by Michal Smetek, from Mar 2019 to Aug 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 Michal Smetek has played.
What does Michal Smetek play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Michal Smetek opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Smetek answers 1...c6 (68% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Michal Smetek play as White?
As White, Michal Smetek's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Smetek play as Black?
As Black, Michal Smetek most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Michal Smetek's FIDE rating?
Michal Smetek is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Michal Smetek played?
Our database contains 157 games by Michal Smetek, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 44 draws, 56 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Smetek?
157 games by Michal Smetek 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.