Prepare against Lubos Marsalek
Czechia · World #53,807 classical · FIDE ID 316482
Our database contains 95 games by Lubos Marsalek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lubos Marsalek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubos Marsalek 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 | 2,069 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 27 | 32 | 36 | 28.4% |
| As White | 49 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lubos Marsalek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lubos Marsalek's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| b3 | 14 | 28.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 16.3% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 14.3% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 35.3% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 29% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Marsalek usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 96.3% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Lubos Marsalek's chess games
All 95 games by Lubos Marsalek 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: 27 wins, 32 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Ondrej Sykora | 2,150 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | A30 |
| Jan 2001 | Otakar Trojacek | 2,145 | chT2b-CZE 0001 | E68 |
| Aug 2007 | Lukas Fikr | 2,134 | Ricany Open A | E05 |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Baran | 2,103 | chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | A21 |
| Jan 2003 | Stanislav Trejbal | 2,100 | chT2-CZE 0304 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2013 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,062 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 1,942 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| Pobeskydy-C 2nd | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,019 |
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 2,185 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubos Marsalek's chess games?
95 games by Lubos Marsalek, 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 Lubos Marsalek has played.
What does Lubos Marsalek play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Lubos Marsalek opens with 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.b3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubos Marsalek answers 1...c5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Lubos Marsalek play as White?
As White, Lubos Marsalek's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubos Marsalek play as Black?
As Black, Lubos Marsalek most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Lubos Marsalek's FIDE rating?
Lubos Marsalek is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Lubos Marsalek played?
Our database contains 95 games by Lubos Marsalek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 32 draws, 36 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubos Marsalek?
95 games by Lubos Marsalek 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.