Prepare against Frantisek Mrkus
Czechia · World #20,943 classical · FIDE ID 345334
Our database contains 224 games by Frantisek Mrkus, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frantisek Mrkus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frantisek Mrkus 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 | 2,049 | 2,163 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,022 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 86 | 67 | 71 | 38.4% |
| As White | 110 | 45 | 31 | 34 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 114 | 41 | 36 | 37 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frantisek Mrkus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frantisek Mrkus's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mrkus usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mrkus usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mrkus usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 82.4% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 12.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 100.0% | 58.0% |
Frantisek Mrkus's chess games
All 224 games by Frantisek Mrkus in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 86 wins, 67 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Filip Novy | 2,227 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | B84 |
| Aug 2018 | Tomas Ludvik | 2,207 | Stare Mesto Open | B96 |
| Nov 2017 | David Brychta | 2,165 | chT1E-CZE 1718 | D11 |
| Oct 2018 | Marek Mrva | 2,148 | chT1E-CZE 1819 | C91 |
| Mar 2017 | Petr Janousek | 2,138 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U10 | 2010 | 27 | 19 | 1,542 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2018 | 26 | 11 | 2,017 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,857 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,131 |
| Karvina Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| ch-Morava U12 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,645 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,650 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frantisek Mrkus's chess games?
224 games by Frantisek Mrkus, from Sep 2009 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 Frantisek Mrkus has played.
What does Frantisek Mrkus play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Frantisek Mrkus opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frantisek Mrkus answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Frantisek Mrkus play as White?
As White, Frantisek Mrkus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frantisek Mrkus play as Black?
As Black, Frantisek Mrkus most often plays: Italian Game (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Frantisek Mrkus's FIDE rating?
Frantisek Mrkus is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Frantisek Mrkus played?
Our database contains 224 games by Frantisek Mrkus, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 67 draws, 71 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frantisek Mrkus?
224 games by Frantisek Mrkus 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.