Prepare against Marek Tauber
Slovakia · World #18,462 classical · FIDE ID 14904896
When preparing against Marek Tauber, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 14.7% over 34 games.
Our database contains 378 games by Marek Tauber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Tauber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Tauber 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 | 2,071 | 2,205 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,121 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 378 | 106 | 196 | 76 | 28.0% |
| As White | 191 | 63 | 97 | 31 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 187 | 43 | 99 | 45 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Tauber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Tauber's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 77.5% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 19 | 9.9% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 5.2% | 55.0% |
| f4 | 7 | 3.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Tauber usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tauber usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Tauber usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Tauber usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Tauber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games) — Tauber usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 46.4% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 19 | 19.6% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 12.4% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 11 | 11.3% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.2% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 80.4% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 15.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Marek Tauber's chess games
All 378 games by Marek Tauber in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 106 wins, 196 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/12/6 | 47.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 34 | 5/16/13 | 14.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 5/12/6 | 21.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Frantisek Lisko | 2,253 | chT-SVK 1213 | B80 |
| Dec 2015 | Milan Bednar | 2,239 | chT2D-SVK 1516 | B80 |
| Mar 2007 | Peter Jelen | 2,233 | chT1E-SVK 0607 | B59 |
| Apr 2005 | Marek Zelovic | 2,223 | chT-SVK 0405 | C06 |
| Feb 2014 | Matej Kusiak | 2,197 | chT-SVK 2D 1314 | C33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 16 | 8 | 2,056 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 2,106 |
| chT3D-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,085 |
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,011 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Tauber's chess games?
378 games by Marek Tauber, from Apr 2003 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 Tauber has played.
What does Marek Tauber play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Marek Tauber opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Tauber answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Marek Tauber play as White?
As White, Marek Tauber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Tauber play as Black?
As Black, Marek Tauber most often plays: Philidor (34 games, 14.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Marek Tauber's FIDE rating?
Marek Tauber is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Marek Tauber played?
Our database contains 378 games by Marek Tauber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 196 draws, 76 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Tauber?
378 games by Marek Tauber 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.