Prepare against Marek Racik
Slovakia · World #51,320 classical · FIDE ID 14913534
When preparing against Marek Racik, expect 1.Nf3 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 64 games by Marek Racik, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Racik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Racik 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 | 1,888 | 1,932 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,893 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 20 | 13 | 31 | 31.3% |
| As White | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Racik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Racik's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 25 | 73.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.7% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Racik usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Racik usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Racik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Racik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Racik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Racik usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Marek Racik's chess games
All 64 games by Marek Racik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Robert Krajnak | 2,118 | chT2A-SVK 0708 | A30 |
| May 2011 | Ladislav Galvanek | 2,021 | ch-Zilina Region | A70 |
| Jul 2017 | Martin Sechting | 2,021 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | C10 |
| May 2011 | Dusan Paur | 2,013 | ch-Zilina Region | D11 |
| Jan 2007 | Peter Smrek | 1,964 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2002 | 14 | 4 | – |
| chT3A2-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 1,714 |
| chT2A-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,020 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,091 |
| chT2A-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,912 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 1,888 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 2,011 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Racik's chess games?
64 games by Marek Racik, from Apr 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 Racik has played.
What does Marek Racik play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Marek Racik opens with 1.Nf3 (74% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Racik answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Marek Racik play as White?
As White, Marek Racik's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Racik play as Black?
As Black, Marek Racik most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Marek Racik's FIDE rating?
Marek Racik is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Marek Racik played?
Our database contains 64 games by Marek Racik, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Racik?
64 games by Marek Racik 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.