Prepare against Marek Lesniak
Poland · World #42,469 classical · FIDE ID 1110748
When preparing against Marek Lesniak, expect 1.c4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 72 games by Marek Lesniak, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Marek Lesniak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Lesniak 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 | 1,925 | 2,048 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,907 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 28 | 12 | 32 | 38.9% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Lesniak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Lesniak's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 30 | 78.9% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 21.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lesniak usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Lesniak usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lesniak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Lesniak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Lesniak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Lesniak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Marek Lesniak's chess games
All 72 games by Marek Lesniak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 28 wins, 12 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Teofan Domzal | 2,074 | chT-Mazowiec 0910 | A18 |
| Apr 2009 | Jaroslaw Wolski | 1,946 | chT-Mazowiec Open | A34 |
| Feb 2010 | Bartosz Prazmowski | 1,842 | chT-Mazowiec 0910 | A33 |
| Oct 2005 | Bogdan Larisch | 1,800 | chT-Mazowieckie 0506 | E32 |
| Oct 2005 | Wieslaw Krzanowski | 1,800 | chT-Mazowieckie 0506 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mazowieckie 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,971 |
| chT-Mazowiec Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,098 |
| chT-Mazowiec 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,827 |
| chT-POL Liga Mazowiecka 2006/07 | 2007 | 8 | 0 | 1,731 |
| chT-Mazowieckie 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,709 |
| Warsaw Open | 1994 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,869 |
| chT-Mazowiec Open 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,922 |
| chT-Mazowiec Open 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Lesniak's chess games?
72 games by Marek Lesniak, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Lesniak has played.
What does Marek Lesniak play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Marek Lesniak opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Lesniak answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marek Lesniak play as White?
As White, Marek Lesniak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Lesniak play as Black?
As Black, Marek Lesniak most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Marek Lesniak's FIDE rating?
Marek Lesniak is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Marek Lesniak played?
Our database contains 72 games by Marek Lesniak, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 12 draws, 32 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Lesniak?
72 games by Marek Lesniak 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.