Prepare against Jan Mrkvik
Slovakia · World #53,897 classical · FIDE ID 14933535
Our database contains 78 games by Jan Mrkvik, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Mrkvik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Mrkvik 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 | 1,878 | 1,942 | Jul 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,827 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,920 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 24 | 20 | 34 | 30.8% |
| As White | 45 | 14 | 7 | 24 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Mrkvik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Mrkvik's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 60.0% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 37.8% | 17.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mrkvik usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mrkvik usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mrkvik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 17.6% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Mrkvik usually continues g3 (18.8% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Mrkvik usually continues g3 (21.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Mrkvik usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 70.0% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Jan Mrkvik's chess games
All 78 games by Jan Mrkvik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 24 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Martin Jablonicky | 2,322 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | A11 |
| Apr 2019 | Peter Orosi | 2,102 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | D78 |
| Feb 2020 | Vladimir Puchart | 2,041 | chT2A-SVK 1920 | D12 |
| Jun 2026 | Matej Bilik | 2,025 | LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | B18 |
| Jun 2021 | Alexander Riabov | 2,014 | ch-SVK Rapid | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,558 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,799 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,690 |
| LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,003 |
| Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,583 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,679 |
| chT2A-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,614 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Mrkvik's chess games?
78 games by Jan Mrkvik, from Apr 2013 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 Jan Mrkvik has played.
What does Jan Mrkvik play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Jan Mrkvik opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Mrkvik answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jan Mrkvik play as White?
As White, Jan Mrkvik's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Mrkvik play as Black?
As Black, Jan Mrkvik most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Jan Mrkvik's FIDE rating?
Jan Mrkvik is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Jul 2020).
How many games has Jan Mrkvik played?
Our database contains 78 games by Jan Mrkvik, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Mrkvik?
78 games by Jan Mrkvik 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.