Prepare against Igor Maracek
Slovakia · World #44,461 classical · FIDE ID 14906090
Our database contains 130 games by Igor Maracek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Maracek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Maracek 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 | 1,916 | 2,187 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 63 | 24 | 43 | 48.5% |
| As White | 61 | 33 | 11 | 17 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 30 | 13 | 26 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Maracek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Maracek's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 44.3% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 19 | 31.1% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 12 | 19.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 77.8% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Maracek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Maracek usually continues Nf3 (92.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Maracek usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Maracek usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Maracek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Maracek usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 66.7% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 26.2% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Igor Maracek's chess games
All 130 games by Igor Maracek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Robert Csolto | 2,266 | chT1E-SVK 0203 | E94 |
| Jan 2009 | Martin Zvarik | 2,228 | chT-SVK 2C 0809 | C54 |
| Jan 2002 | Michal Lasanda | 2,215 | chT1E-SVK 0203 | B25 |
| Mar 2007 | Roman Lukac | 2,163 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | B07 |
| Jan 2004 | Roman Veselovsky | 2,155 | chT2-SVK 0304 | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,797 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,161 |
| chT2C-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,163 |
| chT2C-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,150 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,064 |
| chT2-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| chT2C-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Maracek's chess games?
130 games by Igor Maracek, from Apr 2003 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 Igor Maracek has played.
What does Igor Maracek play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Igor Maracek opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Maracek answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Igor Maracek play as White?
As White, Igor Maracek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Maracek play as Black?
As Black, Igor Maracek most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Igor Maracek's FIDE rating?
Igor Maracek is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Igor Maracek played?
Our database contains 130 games by Igor Maracek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Maracek?
130 games by Igor Maracek 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.