Prepare against Jan Marko
Slovakia · World #97,922 classical · FIDE ID 14911345
When preparing against Jan Marko, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 43 games by Jan Marko, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Marko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Marko 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 | 1,736 | 1,903 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,696 | 1,773 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,732 | 1,753 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 11.6% |
| As White | 21 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Marko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Marko's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Marko usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Marko usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Marko usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Marko usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Marko usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Jan Marko's chess games
All 43 games by Jan Marko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 5 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Dusan Lukac | 1,851 | Tatry Open | B06 |
| Oct 2013 | Lukasz Kurcaba | 1,642 | Tatry Open | C88 |
| Oct 2013 | Lubica Celustkova | 1,618 | Tatry Open | B00 |
| Sep 2012 | Ladislav Pirhala | 1,443 | Tatry Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 22 | 7 | 1,754 |
| Tatry Open | 2013 | 19 | 7 | 1,770 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 65 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,595 |
| chT2A-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,525 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Marko's chess games?
43 games by Jan Marko, from Jan 2006 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 Jan Marko has played.
What does Jan Marko play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jan Marko opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Marko answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Jan Marko play as White?
As White, Jan Marko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Marko play as Black?
As Black, Jan Marko most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Jan Marko's FIDE rating?
Jan Marko is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,696 in rapid and 1,732 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Jan Marko played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jan Marko, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses (11.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Marko?
43 games by Jan Marko 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.