Prepare against Jiri Marek
Czechia · World #39,612 classical · FIDE ID 317004
When preparing against Jiri Marek, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 103 games by Jiri Marek, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Marek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Marek 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 | 1,937 | 2,076 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,070 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 2,040 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 35 | 28 | 40 | 34.0% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 54 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Marek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Marek's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 98.0% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Marek usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Marek usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Marek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Marek usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 80.0% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Jiri Marek's chess games
All 103 games by Jiri Marek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Sep 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: 35 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Jiri Nehybka | 2,175 | chT-Bohemia South 0405 | C56 |
| Jan 2012 | Jan Uhmann | 2,152 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | C56 |
| Jan 2005 | Jan Kosata | 2,125 | chT-Bohemia South 0405 | B12 |
| Jan 2014 | Adam Dvorak | 2,119 | chT-CZE 2E 1314 | D55 |
| Nov 2011 | Jaromir Dolezel | 2,083 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2E 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| chT2E-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,957 |
| chT2E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,002 |
| Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | D2 - Seniors 65+ | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,895 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,896 |
| Brno Duras Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,790 |
| chT-Bohemia South 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Marek's chess games?
103 games by Jiri Marek, from Jul 2003 to Sep 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 Jiri Marek has played.
What does Jiri Marek play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Jiri Marek opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Marek answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jiri Marek play as White?
As White, Jiri Marek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Marek play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Marek most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jiri Marek's FIDE rating?
Jiri Marek is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Jiri Marek played?
Our database contains 103 games by Jiri Marek, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Marek?
103 games by Jiri Marek 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.