Prepare against Marek Ganz
Slovakia · World #69,824 classical · FIDE ID 14942321
When preparing against Marek Ganz, 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 60 games by Marek Ganz, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Ganz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Ganz 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 | 1,822 | 1,834 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 23 | 9 | 28 | 38.3% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Ganz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Ganz's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — Ganz usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Ganz usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Ganz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Marek Ganz's chess games
All 60 games by Marek Ganz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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, 9 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Patrik Verbytskiy | 1,903 | ch-SVK U12 | C48 |
| Jan 2019 | Mikulas Kosar | 1,852 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | D02 |
| Oct 2018 | Mario Markuliak | 1,845 | chT3A2-SVK 1819 | C24 |
| Oct 2018 | Milan Krist | 1,803 | chT3A2-SVK 1819 | D53 |
| Oct 2021 | Kristof Siska | 1,773 | chT3A2-SVK 2122 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 | 2016 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,339 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 2 | 1,609 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,197 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,562 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,445 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,748 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 3 | 1,844 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2122 | 2021 | 2 | 2 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Ganz's chess games?
60 games by Marek Ganz, from Sep 2015 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 Ganz has played.
What does Marek Ganz play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Marek Ganz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Ganz answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marek Ganz play as White?
As White, Marek Ganz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Ganz play as Black?
As Black, Marek Ganz most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Marek Ganz's FIDE rating?
Marek Ganz is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Marek Ganz played?
Our database contains 60 games by Marek Ganz, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Ganz?
60 games by Marek Ganz 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.