Prepare against Frantisek Mrkvan
Czechia · World #50,280 classical · FIDE ID 23721626
When preparing against Frantisek Mrkvan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 53 games by Frantisek Mrkvan, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frantisek Mrkvan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frantisek Mrkvan 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 | 1,892 | 1,982 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,813 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 34.0% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frantisek Mrkvan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frantisek Mrkvan's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Mrkvan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Mrkvan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mrkvan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Frantisek Mrkvan's chess games
All 53 games by Frantisek Mrkvan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Karel Dusbaba | 1,993 | ch-Teplice City | E81 |
| Mar 2023 | Petr Broz | 1,993 | CZE-ch Youth | C11 |
| Jul 2021 | Jiri Danko | 1,873 | Ceske Budejovice Open | C47 |
| Mar 2023 | Matej Pavlis | 1,868 | CZE-ch Youth | E62 |
| Apr 2022 | Jan Toman | 1,825 | ch-Teplice City | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Teplice City | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 1,939 |
| JESENIK Open 2026 - Group B | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,807 |
| CZE-ch Youth | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,627 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,664 |
| Teplice Open 2026 B-group | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,770 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,745 |
| 17th Teplice Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frantisek Mrkvan's chess games?
53 games by Frantisek Mrkvan, from Feb 2018 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 Frantisek Mrkvan has played.
What does Frantisek Mrkvan play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Frantisek Mrkvan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frantisek Mrkvan answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Frantisek Mrkvan play as White?
As White, Frantisek Mrkvan's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frantisek Mrkvan play as Black?
As Black, Frantisek Mrkvan most often plays: King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Frantisek Mrkvan's FIDE rating?
Frantisek Mrkvan is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Frantisek Mrkvan played?
Our database contains 53 games by Frantisek Mrkvan, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frantisek Mrkvan?
53 games by Frantisek Mrkvan 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.