Prepare against Marek Papay
Czechia · World #26,548 classical · FIDE ID 330043
When preparing against Marek Papay, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Marek Papay, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Papay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Papay 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 | 2,007 | 2,029 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,994 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,966 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 49 | 51 | 66 | 29.3% |
| As White | 85 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 82 | 23 | 21 | 37 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Papay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Papay's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 74.1% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 12.9% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Papay usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Papay usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Papay usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Papay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Papay usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Papay usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 18.8% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 63.6% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
Marek Papay's chess games
All 167 games by Marek Papay in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 49 wins, 51 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Martin Cerny | 2,193 | 5th Teplice Open | D27 |
| Jan 2010 | Jiri Kaderabek | 2,192 | Liberec Metalmex Open | C18 |
| Jun 2010 | Milos Kozak | 2,184 | 5th Teplice Open | E24 |
| Feb 2013 | Milan Snorek | 2,173 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | E12 |
| Jun 2010 | Mark Lyell | 2,132 | 5th Teplice Open | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,320 |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,890 |
| 2nd Teplice Open | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 1,811 |
| 3rd Teplice Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,668 |
| 6th Teplice Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,755 |
| 7th Teplice Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,962 |
| 4th Teplice Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Papay's chess games?
167 games by Marek Papay, from Oct 2008 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 Papay has played.
What does Marek Papay play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Marek Papay opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Papay answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Marek Papay play as White?
As White, Marek Papay's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Papay play as Black?
As Black, Marek Papay most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Marek Papay's FIDE rating?
Marek Papay is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Marek Papay played?
Our database contains 167 games by Marek Papay, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 51 draws, 66 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Papay?
167 games by Marek Papay 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.