Prepare against Marek Ihnat
Slovakia · World #20,418 classical · FIDE ID 14944324
When preparing against Marek Ihnat, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 342 games by Marek Ihnat, covering Aug 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 | 2,054 | 2,186 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,990 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,994 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 342 | 119 | 81 | 142 | 34.8% |
| As White | 163 | 66 | 37 | 60 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 179 | 53 | 44 | 82 | 29.6% |
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 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 96.3% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ihnat usually continues Nf3 (49.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ihnat usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ihnat usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Ihnat usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ihnat usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 77.1% | 43.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 13.3% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 91.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.7% | 12.5% |
Marek Ihnat's chess games
All 342 games by Marek Ihnat in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 119 wins, 81 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 4/8/10 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Martin Jablonicky | 2,362 | Liptovsky Jan Open | B00 |
| Jan 2023 | Tamas Gunes Ongut | 2,340 | Budapest SixDays 01 IM-A | A16 |
| Jan 2023 | Bence Leszko | 2,298 | Budapest SixDays 01 IM-A | B29 |
| Aug 2024 | Bayarjavkhlan Delgerdalai | 2,278 | 25th Olomouc B2 IM 2024 | B33 |
| Aug 2022 | Miroslav Krupa | 2,217 | Skalica Open A | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2021 | 26 | 14 | 1,894 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,089 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,821 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,949 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 2,218 |
| chT1E-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Ihnat's chess games?
342 games by Marek Ihnat, from Aug 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 163 games with White in our database, Marek Ihnat opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Ihnat answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Marek Ihnat play as White?
As White, Marek Ihnat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Ihnat play as Black?
As Black, Marek Ihnat most often plays: English Opening (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Marek Ihnat's FIDE rating?
Marek Ihnat is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (May 2023).
How many games has Marek Ihnat played?
Our database contains 342 games by Marek Ihnat, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 81 draws, 142 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Ihnat?
342 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.