Prepare against Marek Durovka
Slovakia · World #23,316 classical · FIDE ID 14959542
Our database contains 258 games by Marek Durovka, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marek Durovka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Durovka 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 | 2,031 | 2,147 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,894 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,676 | 1,851 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 125 | 37 | 96 | 48.4% |
| As White | 126 | 67 | 20 | 39 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 132 | 58 | 17 | 57 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Durovka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Durovka's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 53.2% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 29 | 23.0% | 70.7% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 15.9% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 7.9% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Durovka usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Durovka usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …c5 (1% of these games) — Durovka usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 70.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Durovka usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Durovka usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Durovka usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 71.4% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 16 | 19.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 80.0% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 20.0% | 14.3% |
Marek Durovka's chess games
All 258 games by Marek Durovka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Aug 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: 125 wins, 37 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 16 | 12/1/3 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Kutanjac,Aleksandar | 2,219 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | D00 |
| Oct 2024 | Kornel Frindt | 2,150 | ch-SVK rapid | C04 |
| Aug 2023 | Alan Staresina | 2,148 | Skalica Open A | A34 |
| Aug 2025 | Eugenia Karas | 2,124 | Chess Slovak Open | E17 |
| Aug 2025 | Zsombor Pasti | 2,073 | Chess Slovak Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2024 | 18 | 15 | 1,925 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2022 | 18 | 16 | 1,657 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2020 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,374 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,778 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,982 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,939 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,612 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Durovka's chess games?
258 games by Marek Durovka, from Jul 2017 to Aug 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 Durovka has played.
What does Marek Durovka play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Marek Durovka opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Durovka answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marek Durovka play as White?
As White, Marek Durovka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Durovka play as Black?
As Black, Marek Durovka most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Marek Durovka's FIDE rating?
Marek Durovka is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,676 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Marek Durovka played?
Our database contains 258 games by Marek Durovka, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 37 draws, 96 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Durovka?
258 games by Marek Durovka 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.