Prepare against David Murko
SVN · World #8,007 classical · FIDE ID 14613891
Our database contains 462 games by David Murko, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Murko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Murko 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 | 2,205 | 2,280 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,166 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,141 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 462 | 162 | 136 | 164 | 35.1% |
| As White | 223 | 97 | 61 | 65 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 239 | 65 | 75 | 99 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Murko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Murko's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 217 | 97.3% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Murko usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Murko usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Murko usually continues d4 (68.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Murko usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Murko usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Murko usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 63.1% | 48.7% |
| e5 | 35 | 28.7% | 34.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.4% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 50.6% | 36.3% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 49.4% | 42.3% |
David Murko's chess games
All 462 games by David Murko in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 162 wins, 136 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 7/10/10 | 25.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,620 | 23rd Trieste Open | B67 |
| Sep 2021 | Francesco Sonis | 2,508 | 23rd Trieste Open | C72 |
| Oct 2020 | Keith C Arkell | 2,412 | Budapest Rigochess10 IM | B12 |
| Feb 2015 | Zan Tomazini | 2,372 | 20th Nova Gorica Open A | B01 |
| Sep 2019 | Maximillian Lu | 2,370 | Balaton Summer's End IM | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptuj Open | 2018 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,096 |
| chT-SLO U20 | 2018 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,130 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2014 | 17 | 8 | 1,785 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,086 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2013 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,050 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,772 |
| 33rd chT-SLO | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Murko's chess games?
462 games by David Murko, from Nov 2011 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 David Murko has played.
What does David Murko play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, David Murko opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.b4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Murko answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games).
What openings does David Murko play as White?
As White, David Murko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Murko play as Black?
As Black, David Murko most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is David Murko's FIDE rating?
David Murko is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Dec 2021).
How many games has David Murko played?
Our database contains 462 games by David Murko, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 136 draws, 164 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Murko?
462 games by David Murko 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.