Prepare against Marek Goban
Slovakia · World #24,333 classical · FIDE ID 14900530
When preparing against Marek Goban, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 26.5% over 34 games.
Our database contains 255 games by Marek Goban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Goban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Goban 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 | 2,023 | 2,190 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,138 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,078 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 63 | 106 | 86 | 24.7% |
| As White | 122 | 30 | 53 | 39 | 24.6% |
| As Black | 133 | 33 | 53 | 47 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Goban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Goban's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 41.8% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 42 | 34.4% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 19 | 15.6% | 36.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.7% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Goban usually continues g3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Goban usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Goban usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Goban usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Goban usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Goban usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 37 | 52.9% | 44.6% |
| c5 | 16 | 22.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 51.2% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 23.3% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.3% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Marek Goban's chess games
All 255 games by Marek Goban 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: 63 wins, 106 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 9/13/12 | 26.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Pavel Cech | 2,315 | ch-CSR U18 | A48 |
| Dec 2011 | Stepan Sterco | 2,183 | chT1E-SVK 1112 | B80 |
| Oct 2011 | Vladimir Jacko | 2,178 | chT2D-SVK 1112 | E63 |
| Oct 2019 | Szemjon Najgebauer | 2,166 | chT1E-SVK 1920 | A08 |
| Jan 1997 | Kornel Frindt | 2,165 | chT-SVK 9697 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CSR U18 | 1991 | 11 | 4 | 2,213 |
| chT1E-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| Wch U18 | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,237 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,784 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| Tatry Open | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Goban's chess games?
255 games by Marek Goban, 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 Goban has played.
What does Marek Goban play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Marek Goban opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Goban answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marek Goban play as White?
As White, Marek Goban's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Goban play as Black?
As Black, Marek Goban most often plays: Pirc Defense (34 games, 26.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Marek Goban's FIDE rating?
Marek Goban is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Marek Goban played?
Our database contains 255 games by Marek Goban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 106 draws, 86 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Goban?
255 games by Marek Goban 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.