Prepare against Marek Arendas
Slovakia · World #18,786 classical · FIDE ID 14906350
When preparing against Marek Arendas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 190 games by Marek Arendas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Arendas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Arendas 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 | 2,068 | 2,153 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 52 | 80 | 58 | 27.4% |
| As White | 92 | 29 | 43 | 20 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 98 | 23 | 37 | 38 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Arendas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Arendas's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 100.0% | 54.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Arendas usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Arendas usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Arendas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 48.3% | 44.6% |
| c6 | 22 | 37.9% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Marek Arendas's chess games
All 190 games by Marek Arendas 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: 52 wins, 80 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Jakub Krejci | 2,283 | chT1-SVK w 0102 | B75 |
| Mar 2013 | Ladislav Janko | 2,212 | chT-SVK 2A 1213 | B12 |
| Dec 2014 | Branislav Sekera | 2,207 | chT2A-SVK 1415 | B00 |
| Jan 2000 | Jozef Janos | 2,194 | chB-SVK Open | B86 |
| Jan 2009 | Igor Polacik | 2,194 | chT2A-SVK 0809 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,142 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| chT2A-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| chT-SVK 1W 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| chB-SVK Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| chT3B-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| chT2A-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-SVK | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Arendas's chess games?
190 games by Marek Arendas, 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 Marek Arendas has played.
What does Marek Arendas play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Marek Arendas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Arendas answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marek Arendas play as White?
As White, Marek Arendas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Arendas play as Black?
As Black, Marek Arendas most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Marek Arendas's FIDE rating?
Marek Arendas is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Marek Arendas played?
Our database contains 190 games by Marek Arendas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 80 draws, 58 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Arendas?
190 games by Marek Arendas 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.