Prepare against Maj Markosek
SVN · World #30,135 classical · FIDE ID 14613476
Our database contains 193 games by Maj Markosek, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maj Markosek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maj Markosek 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 | 1,985 | 1,994 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,012 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,012 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 78 | 50 | 65 | 40.4% |
| As White | 98 | 45 | 19 | 34 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 95 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maj Markosek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maj Markosek's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 70.4% | 61.6% |
| e4 | 27 | 27.6% | 40.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Markosek usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Markosek usually continues c4 (79.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Markosek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Markosek usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Markosek usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Markosek usually continues exd5 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 45 | 78.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 12.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Maj Markosek's chess games
All 193 games by Maj Markosek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 78 wins, 50 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Emil Luzar | 2,176 | chT2-SLO West | E81 |
| Jun 2014 | Peter Urbanc | 2,103 | ch-SLO U20 | E01 |
| Nov 2015 | Nesib Jukan | 1,965 | chT2-SLO West | D52 |
| May 2015 | Monika Rozman | 1,925 | chT-SLO U16 | A80 |
| May 2015 | Lovro Pridigar | 1,899 | chT-SLO U16 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Ljubljana Open | 2014 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,697 |
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2013 | 25 | 15 | 1,768 |
| Ljubljana Winter Open | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 1,762 |
| chT-SLO U16 | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,798 |
| 1st Ljubljana Open | 2013 | 17 | 9 | 1,775 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2014 | 16 | 8 | 1,842 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2016 | 14 | 7 | 1,994 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maj Markosek's chess games?
193 games by Maj Markosek, from Jul 2011 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 Maj Markosek has played.
What does Maj Markosek play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Maj Markosek opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maj Markosek answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maj Markosek play as White?
As White, Maj Markosek's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maj Markosek play as Black?
As Black, Maj Markosek most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Maj Markosek's FIDE rating?
Maj Markosek is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Maj Markosek played?
Our database contains 193 games by Maj Markosek, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 50 draws, 65 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maj Markosek?
193 games by Maj Markosek 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.