Prepare against Denis Marinsek
SVN · World #44,957 classical · FIDE ID 14639726
Our database contains 88 games by Denis Marinsek, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Marinsek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Marinsek 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 | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,876 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 36 | 15 | 37 | 40.9% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Marinsek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Marinsek's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 97.8% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 54.4% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Marinsek usually continues c4 (80.6% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Marinsek usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Marinsek usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Marinsek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Denis Marinsek's chess games
All 88 games by Denis Marinsek in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 36 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D25 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Janez Barle | 2,263 | 28th ch-SLO | B08 |
| Aug 2003 | Mirela Ahmatovic | 2,034 | chT-SLO U20 | B00 |
| Aug 2003 | Anze Orel | 2,008 | chT-SLO U20 | D35 |
| Feb 2018 | Tone Racnik | 2,003 | 23rd Nova Gorica Open | C02 |
| Jan 2018 | Lorenzo Pagnutti | 1,990 | 23rd Nova Gorica Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th ch-SLO | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,921 |
| 23rd Nova Gorica Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,860 |
| 25th Nova Gorica Open | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,701 |
| 19th chT1-SLO Central | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| chT-Ljubljana 71st 1st League | 2018 | 6 | 5 | 1,972 |
| chT-SLO U20 | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| chT3-SLO West | 2017 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Marinsek's chess games?
88 games by Denis Marinsek, from Aug 2017 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 Denis Marinsek has played.
What does Denis Marinsek play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Denis Marinsek opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Marinsek answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Denis Marinsek play as White?
As White, Denis Marinsek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Marinsek play as Black?
As Black, Denis Marinsek most often plays: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 85.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Denis Marinsek's FIDE rating?
Denis Marinsek is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Denis Marinsek played?
Our database contains 88 games by Denis Marinsek, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Marinsek?
88 games by Denis Marinsek 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.