Prepare against Marek Garabik
Czechia · World #12,526 classical · FIDE ID 23717742
When preparing against Marek Garabik, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 86 games by Marek Garabik, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marek Garabik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Garabik 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 | 2,136 | 2,136 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,045 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,027 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 34 | 19 | 33 | 39.5% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Garabik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Garabik's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Garabik usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Garabik usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Garabik usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Garabik usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 72.4% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Marek Garabik's chess games
All 86 games by Marek Garabik in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Sep 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: 34 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Dominik Novotny | 2,156 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | U20 | B02 |
| Apr 2021 | Anna Marie Koubova | 2,089 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | A40 |
| Jun 2025 | Sebastian Steinbauer | 1,955 | Ceske Budejovice Open | C50 |
| Jul 2024 | Lukas Picha | 1,944 | Ceske Budejovice Open | C02 |
| Sep 2026 | Zuzana Stara | 1,930 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | U20 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,928 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2022 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,744 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 5 | 1,784 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,684 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,522 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,695 |
| Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | U20 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,041 |
| chT-Karlovy Vary U16 | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,382 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Garabik's chess games?
86 games by Marek Garabik, from May 2018 to Sep 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 Garabik has played.
What does Marek Garabik play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Marek Garabik opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Garabik answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Marek Garabik play as White?
As White, Marek Garabik's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Garabik play as Black?
As Black, Marek Garabik most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Marek Garabik's FIDE rating?
Marek Garabik is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Marek Garabik played?
Our database contains 86 games by Marek Garabik, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Garabik?
86 games by Marek Garabik 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.