Prepare against Marco Kesik
DEU · World #56,392 classical · FIDE ID 24642290
Our database contains 46 games by Marco Kesik, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Kesik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Kesik 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 | 1,869 | 1,959 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 30.4% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Kesik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Kesik's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 96.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kesik usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kesik usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kesik usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kesik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Marco Kesik's chess games
All 46 games by Marco Kesik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Harald Pieper | 2,094 | 16th Seefeld Open | E94 |
| Sep 2006 | Franz Josef Becking | 2,076 | 17th Seefeld Open | E76 |
| Sep 2007 | Eugen Schwammberger | 2,066 | 18th Seefeld Open | A44 |
| Sep 2007 | Florian Kainrath | 2,061 | 18th Seefeld Open | E20 |
| Sep 2005 | Frank Kreusch | 2,037 | 16th Seefeld Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| 18th Seefeld Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,966 |
| 17th Seefeld Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,123 |
| Guben Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| 10th Forchheim Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,806 |
| 23rd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,739 |
| 28th Feffernitz Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,860 |
| 27th Feffernitz Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,687 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Kesik's chess games?
46 games by Marco Kesik, from Apr 2006 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 Marco Kesik has played.
What does Marco Kesik play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Marco Kesik opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Kesik answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Marco Kesik play as White?
As White, Marco Kesik's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Kesik play as Black?
As Black, Marco Kesik most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marco Kesik's FIDE rating?
Marco Kesik is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Marco Kesik played?
Our database contains 46 games by Marco Kesik, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Kesik?
46 games by Marco Kesik 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.