Prepare against Marek Bitman
Poland · World #89,176 classical · FIDE ID 1114573
When preparing against Marek Bitman, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 72 games by Marek Bitman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Bitman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Bitman 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 | 1,761 | 2,086 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,971 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 25.0% |
| As White | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Bitman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Bitman's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 64.9% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 35.1% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bitman usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bitman usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bitman usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 42.3% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Bitman usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Bitman usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Bitman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Marek Bitman's chess games
All 72 games by Marek Bitman 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: 18 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Rafal Malecki | 2,150 | chT-POL disctrict | C30 |
| Jan 1999 | Jacek Kaminski | 2,121 | chT-POL Region | B12 |
| Jan 2002 | Krzysztof Jablonka | 2,098 | chT3-POL | D04 |
| Apr 2008 | Jan Karnowka | 2,078 | chT4-POL Slaskie | B07 |
| Jan 2002 | Henryk Moroz | 2,071 | chT3-POL | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL disctrict | 1996 | 12 | 7 | 2,181 |
| chT-POL Region | 1999 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,152 |
| chT3-POL Liga Slaska | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,873 |
| Koszalin Open | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,973 |
| chT4-POL Slaskie | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,938 |
| chT3-POL | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| 60th chT-POL 1st League | 2004 | 6 | 1 | 1,997 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Bitman's chess games?
72 games by Marek Bitman, 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 Bitman has played.
What does Marek Bitman play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Marek Bitman opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Bitman answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marek Bitman play as White?
As White, Marek Bitman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Bitman play as Black?
As Black, Marek Bitman most often plays: Gunderam Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Marek Bitman's FIDE rating?
Marek Bitman is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Marek Bitman played?
Our database contains 72 games by Marek Bitman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Bitman?
72 games by Marek Bitman 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.