Prepare against Anton Marko
Slovakia · World #28,028 classical · FIDE ID 14903920
When preparing against Anton Marko, expect 1.c4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 36.7% over 60 games.
Our database contains 357 games by Anton Marko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anton Marko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Marko 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 | 1,998 | 2,162 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,153 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,098 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 129 | 121 | 107 | 36.1% |
| As White | 183 | 75 | 59 | 49 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 174 | 54 | 62 | 58 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Marko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Marko's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 143 | 78.1% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 16.4% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.9% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Marko usually continues Nc3 (41.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Marko usually continues Nc3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Marko usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Marko usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Marko usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Marko usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 42 | 57.5% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 20 | 27.4% | 32.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 12.3% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 84.8% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.2% | 55.0% |
Anton Marko's chess games
All 357 games by Anton Marko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 129 wins, 121 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 60 | 22/17/21 | 36.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 45 | 18/17/10 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E07 | Catalan | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 43 | 20/11/12 | 46.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Karol Biro | 2,240 | chT1W-SVK 9798 | A34 |
| Jan 2001 | Ladislav Packa | 2,214 | chT3B-SVK 0102 | D94 |
| Jan 2009 | Stanislav Slacky | 2,204 | chT2B-SVK 0809 | D78 |
| Jan 2000 | Lubomir Bojda | 2,203 | chT3B-SVK 9900 | E11 |
| Feb 2008 | Tamas Petenyi | 2,196 | chT-SVK 1E 0708 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,951 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,008 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| chT1W-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,120 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,124 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,258 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,058 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Marko's chess games?
357 games by Anton Marko, from Apr 2003 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 Anton Marko has played.
What does Anton Marko play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Anton Marko opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Marko answers 1...g6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Anton Marko play as White?
As White, Anton Marko's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (60 games, 36.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Marko play as Black?
As Black, Anton Marko most often plays: Modern Defense (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Anton Marko's FIDE rating?
Anton Marko is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Anton Marko played?
Our database contains 357 games by Anton Marko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 121 draws, 107 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Marko?
357 games by Anton Marko 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.