Prepare against Marek Banic
Slovakia · World #36,680 classical · FIDE ID 14908336
When preparing against Marek Banic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Marek Banic, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Banic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Banic 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 | 1,951 | 1,992 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,963 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 37.1% |
| As White | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Banic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Banic's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Banic usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Banic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Banic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Marek Banic's chess games
All 62 games by Marek Banic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 23 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Antonin Seidl | 2,061 | chT2D-CZE 2223 | B00 |
| Oct 2010 | Marian Hotak | 2,047 | Tatry Open | B13 |
| Dec 2006 | Robert Sabik | 2,042 | chT2B-SVK 0607 | D06 |
| Jan 2004 | Jan Soldan | 2,015 | chT1W-SVK 0304 | C44 |
| Dec 2023 | Miroslav Lukacovic | 1,951 | chT-SVK 1W 2324 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,846 |
| chT3B-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 4 | – |
| chT-SVK 1W 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,045 |
| chT3B-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| chT2B-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,825 |
| chT-SVK 3B2 1112 | 2011 | 4 | 3 | 1,984 |
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,910 |
| chT3B-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 3 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Banic's chess games?
62 games by Marek Banic, from Nov 2010 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 Banic has played.
What does Marek Banic play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Marek Banic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Banic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marek Banic play as White?
As White, Marek Banic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Banic play as Black?
As Black, Marek Banic most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Marek Banic's FIDE rating?
Marek Banic is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Marek Banic played?
Our database contains 62 games by Marek Banic, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Banic?
62 games by Marek Banic 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.