Prepare against Marek Sykora
Czechia · World #41,495 classical · FIDE ID 338621
Our database contains 40 games by Marek Sykora, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Sykora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Sykora 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 | 1,928 | 1,988 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 35.0% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Sykora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Sykora's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 63.2% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 36.8% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sykora usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sykora usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Sykora usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sykora usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Marek Sykora's chess games
All 40 games by Marek Sykora in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Vladimir Rajnys | 2,095 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | B14 |
| Apr 2023 | Karel Liska | 1,930 | chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | D03 |
| Feb 2018 | Pavel Peniska | 1,918 | chT2B-CZE 1718 | D44 |
| Jan 2017 | Jachym Bares | 1,902 | chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1617 | C27 |
| Mar 2023 | Vaclav Simacek | 1,879 | chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th ch-EU Union U10 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,536 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,871 |
| 8th ch-EU Union U08 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | – |
| chT2A-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
| chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,977 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2008 | 2 | 2 | 2,331 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,707 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Sykora's chess games?
40 games by Marek Sykora, from Jul 2007 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 Sykora has played.
What does Marek Sykora play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Marek Sykora opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Sykora answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Marek Sykora play as White?
As White, Marek Sykora's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Sykora play as Black?
As Black, Marek Sykora most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marek Sykora's FIDE rating?
Marek Sykora is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Marek Sykora played?
Our database contains 40 games by Marek Sykora, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Sykora?
40 games by Marek Sykora 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.