Prepare against Marek Braun
Czechia · World #11,073 classical · FIDE ID 329029
Our database contains 503 games by Marek Braun, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Braun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Braun 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 | 2,153 | 2,253 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,224 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,253 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 503 | 199 | 166 | 138 | 39.6% |
| As White | 252 | 109 | 84 | 59 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 251 | 90 | 82 | 79 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Braun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Braun's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 156 | 61.9% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 89 | 35.3% | 50.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Braun usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 58.3% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 32 | 24.2% | 60.9% |
| c6 | 18 | 13.6% | 30.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 85.7% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.4% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
Marek Braun's chess games
All 503 games by Marek Braun in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 199 wins, 166 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 48 | 22/13/13 | 45.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 31 | 13/9/9 | 41.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Marian Sabol | 2,371 | Liberec Desko Open | B40 |
| Oct 2012 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,371 | 13th Liberec Open | B81 |
| Jul 2013 | Tomas Kraus | 2,360 | Liberec Desko Open | D02 |
| Jan 2014 | Jan Juptner | 2,349 | chT2B-CZE 1314 | A56 |
| Aug 2012 | Radu-Marian Doros | 2,338 | ch-EU U18 | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U16 | 2010 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2008 | 27 | 19 | 2,017 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2006 | 27 | 20.5 | 1,748 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2012 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,115 |
| Frydek Mistek BSS Cup | 2008 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,998 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,962 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2013 | 13 | 9 | 2,337 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Braun's chess games?
503 games by Marek Braun, from Jul 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 Marek Braun has played.
What does Marek Braun play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Marek Braun opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Braun answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marek Braun play as White?
As White, Marek Braun's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Braun play as Black?
As Black, Marek Braun most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Marek Braun's FIDE rating?
Marek Braun is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Marek Braun played?
Our database contains 503 games by Marek Braun, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 166 draws, 138 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Braun?
503 games by Marek Braun 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.