Prepare against Marek Ihnat
Slovakia · World #142,728 classical · FIDE ID 14944308
When preparing against Marek Ihnat, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 58 games by Marek Ihnat, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Ihnat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Ihnat 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 | 1,613 | 1,669 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,663 | 1,663 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,641 | 1,641 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 13 | 12 | 33 | 22.4% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Ihnat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Ihnat's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 36.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 36.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ihnat usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Ihnat usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Ihnat usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ihnat usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 57.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Marek Ihnat's chess games
All 58 games by Marek Ihnat in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Andrej Durica | 1,911 | Drienica Saris Open | C40 |
| Jan 2015 | Vladimir Verba | 1,846 | Humenne Reinter Open | B35 |
| Aug 2020 | Karol Paluska | 1,723 | Drienica Saris Open | D77 |
| Jun 2022 | Jakub Sokolovsky | 1,647 | Liptovsky Jan Open | C78 |
| Jan 2015 | Jan Peracek | 1,633 | Humenne Reinter Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,647 |
| Skalica Open B | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,335 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,318 |
| Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,447 |
| LJ Slovakia Open 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,579 |
| Humenne Reinter Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,814 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
| chT1E-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,528 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Ihnat's chess games?
58 games by Marek Ihnat, from May 2014 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 Ihnat has played.
What does Marek Ihnat play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Marek Ihnat opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Ihnat answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Marek Ihnat play as White?
As White, Marek Ihnat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Ihnat play as Black?
As Black, Marek Ihnat most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Marek Ihnat's FIDE rating?
Marek Ihnat is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,663 in rapid and 1,641 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,669 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Marek Ihnat played?
Our database contains 58 games by Marek Ihnat, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Ihnat?
58 games by Marek Ihnat 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.