Prepare against Marek Religa
FM · Sweden · World #4,168 classical · FIDE ID 1750208
When preparing against Marek Religa, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (46%).
Our database contains 112 games by Marek Religa, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marek Religa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Religa 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 | 2,298 | 2,304 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,399 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,329 | 2,366 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 50 | 29 | 33 | 44.6% |
| As White | 55 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 57 | 25 | 11 | 21 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Religa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Religa's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 63.6% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 21.8% | 70.8% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Religa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Religa usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Religa usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 70.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Religa usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Religa usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Religa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 14 | 50.0% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 21.4% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 45.8% | 68.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Marek Religa's chess games
All 112 games by Marek Religa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Sep 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: 50 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Can Durak | 2,446 | 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | A80 |
| Jun 2026 | Miras Assylov | 2,409 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | B22 |
| Oct 2024 | Joar Ostlund | 2,339 | TCh-SWE Elitserien | A03 |
| Jun 2026 | Sivert Schanche Torfoss | 2,328 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | A49 |
| Jun 2026 | Mahmoud Abdin | 2,209 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,153 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,348 |
| ch-EU Union U14 19th | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,785 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,093 |
| ch-EU Union U14 17th | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,555 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,822 |
| ch-EU Union U14 18th | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,675 |
| Online Friendship U12 | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 1,605 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Religa's chess games?
112 games by Marek Religa, from Aug 2018 to Sep 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 Religa has played.
What does Marek Religa play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Marek Religa opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Religa answers 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Marek Religa play as White?
As White, Marek Religa's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Religa play as Black?
As Black, Marek Religa most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Marek Religa's FIDE rating?
Marek Religa is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,329 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Marek Religa played?
Our database contains 112 games by Marek Religa, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Religa?
112 games by Marek Religa 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.