Prepare against Marcel Presalovic
Slovakia · World #19,346 classical · FIDE ID 14903709
When preparing against Marcel Presalovic, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 175 games by Marcel Presalovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Presalovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Presalovic 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 | 2,063 | 2,193 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,160 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 71 | 40 | 63 | 40.6% |
| As White | 90 | 43 | 20 | 26 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 85 | 28 | 20 | 37 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Presalovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Presalovic's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 60.0% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 28 | 31.1% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.6% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 63.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Presalovic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Presalovic usually continues c3 (55.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Presalovic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Presalovic usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Presalovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Presalovic usually continues g4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 51.0% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 20.4% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 18.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.2% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Marcel Presalovic's chess games
All 175 games by Marcel Presalovic 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: 71 wins, 40 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/2/3 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Juri Dovzik | 2,405 | Kosice Open | B66 |
| Oct 2005 | Norbert Zambor | 2,299 | chT-SVK 2D 0506 | B22 |
| Jan 2007 | Rastislav Holecko | 2,291 | chT1E-SVK 0607 | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Martin Frolik | 2,287 | Presov Open | D34 |
| Jan 2000 | Anton Koval | 2,258 | chT3D-SVK 9900 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| chT3D-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,246 |
| chT2D-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,111 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| chT2D-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Presalovic's chess games?
175 games by Marcel Presalovic, 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 Marcel Presalovic has played.
What does Marcel Presalovic play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Marcel Presalovic opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Presalovic answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Marcel Presalovic play as White?
As White, Marcel Presalovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Presalovic play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Presalovic most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Marcel Presalovic's FIDE rating?
Marcel Presalovic is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Marcel Presalovic played?
Our database contains 175 games by Marcel Presalovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 40 draws, 63 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Presalovic?
175 games by Marcel Presalovic 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.