Prepare against Daniel Mareska
Czechia · World #75,320 classical · FIDE ID 367214
When preparing against Daniel Mareska, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Daniel Mareska, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Mareska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Mareska 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 | 1,804 | 1,804 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 18 | 33 | 20 | 25.4% |
| As White | 34 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 20.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Mareska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Mareska's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Mareska usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Mareska usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mareska usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Mareska usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mareska usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Mareska usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 45.5% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 87.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Daniel Mareska's chess games
All 71 games by Daniel Mareska in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 33 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | P. Strejcek | 1,685 | Klatovy Open B | D04 |
| Jul 2018 | Jan Novy | 1,516 | 24th Klatovy Open B | D78 |
| Jul 2018 | Petr Filip | 1,354 | 24th Klatovy Open B | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2013 | 53 | 25.5 | 1,726 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open B | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 1,700 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,536 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Mareska's chess games?
71 games by Daniel Mareska, from Aug 2015 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 Daniel Mareska has played.
What does Daniel Mareska play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Daniel Mareska opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Mareska answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Mareska play as White?
As White, Daniel Mareska's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Mareska play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Mareska most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Daniel Mareska's FIDE rating?
Daniel Mareska is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Mareska played?
Our database contains 71 games by Daniel Mareska, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 33 draws, 20 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Mareska?
71 games by Daniel Mareska 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.