Prepare against Adam Markos
Hungary · World #19,868 classical · FIDE ID 752991
When preparing against Adam Markos, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 226 games by Adam Markos, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adam Markos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Markos 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 | 2,058 | 2,226 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,153 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 87 | 81 | 58 | 38.5% |
| As White | 114 | 48 | 40 | 26 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 112 | 39 | 41 | 32 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Markos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Markos's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 78.9% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 21 | 18.4% | 76.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Markos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Markos usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Markos usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 76.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Markos usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Markos usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Markos usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 58.5% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 15.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 13.2% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 59.0% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 16 | 41.0% | 40.6% |
Adam Markos's chess games
All 226 games by Adam Markos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 87 wins, 81 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Andras Tibor Dudas | 2,407 | chT-HUN 1415 | B07 |
| Feb 2019 | Marton Urhegyi | 2,312 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1819 | C06 |
| Jun 2013 | Daniel Grimm | 2,275 | ch-HUN U18 | B01 |
| Feb 2016 | Zsolt Mihalka | 2,232 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1516 | B06 |
| Mar 2014 | Zsolt Koczka | 2,231 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,928 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,201 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,991 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,782 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,962 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 2,232 |
| 1st Budapest Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,959 |
| Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 07th | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Markos's chess games?
226 games by Adam Markos, from Apr 2009 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 Adam Markos has played.
What does Adam Markos play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Adam Markos opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Markos answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Adam Markos play as White?
As White, Adam Markos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Markos play as Black?
As Black, Adam Markos most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Adam Markos's FIDE rating?
Adam Markos is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Adam Markos played?
Our database contains 226 games by Adam Markos, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 81 draws, 58 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Markos?
226 games by Adam Markos 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.