Prepare against Marek Sykora
Czechia · World #7,493 classical · FIDE ID 365491
When preparing against Marek Sykora, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 46.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Marek Sykora, covering May 2012 to Sep 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 | 2,215 | 2,276 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,146 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,188 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 107 | 79 | 56 | 44.2% |
| As White | 113 | 51 | 37 | 25 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 129 | 56 | 42 | 31 | 43.4% |
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 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sykora usually continues Nc3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sykora usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sykora usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 83.6% | 58.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 10.4% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 55.9% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Marek Sykora's chess games
All 242 games by Marek Sykora in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 107 wins, 79 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Marek Mica | 2,384 | 35th Czech Open E | D45 |
| Apr 2021 | Jakub Szotkowski | 2,366 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B13 |
| Jul 2025 | Martin Cerveny | 2,317 | 36th Czech Open E | B25 |
| Feb 2025 | Miroslav Jurasek | 2,269 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | C41 |
| Jul 2022 | Stanislav Jasny | 2,261 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U12 | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 1,694 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,109 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,145 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,904 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,286 |
| 11th Hradec Kralove Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,069 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Sykora's chess games?
242 games by Marek Sykora, from May 2012 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 Sykora has played.
What does Marek Sykora play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Marek Sykora opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Sykora answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marek Sykora play as White?
As White, Marek Sykora's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (24 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Sykora play as Black?
As Black, Marek Sykora most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Marek Sykora's FIDE rating?
Marek Sykora is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Marek Sykora played?
Our database contains 242 games by Marek Sykora, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 79 draws, 56 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Sykora?
242 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.