Prepare against Marek Tobias Janik
Slovakia · World #11,334 classical · FIDE ID 73612715
When preparing against Marek Tobias Janik, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 394 games by Marek Tobias Janik, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marek Tobias Janik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Tobias Janik 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 | 2,151 | 2,170 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,092 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,976 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 172 | 84 | 137 | 43.7% |
| As White | 192 | 93 | 40 | 58 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 202 | 79 | 44 | 79 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Tobias Janik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Tobias Janik's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 46.0% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 75 | 40.1% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 20 | 10.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 56.4% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nf3 (32.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Janik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 62.0% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nc3 (72.4% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 67.3% | 58.1% |
| e6 | 17 | 15.5% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 17 | 15.5% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 72.2% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Marek Tobias Janik's chess games
All 394 games by Marek Tobias Janik in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 172 wins, 84 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 24/4/11 | 61.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 35 | 21/5/9 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Juraj Oruzinsky | 2,318 | Slovakia Open | A22 |
| Apr 2024 | Martin Rak | 2,221 | ch-SVK U18/20 | B20 |
| Jul 2025 | Dominik Petrek | 2,201 | Slovakia Chess Open | D26 |
| Oct 2020 | Vaclav Contos | 2,170 | Tatry Open | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Damian Vucenovic | 2,154 | European Juniors 2026 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 27 | 18.5 | 1,937 |
| Skalica Open B | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,782 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 1,609 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,857 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2017 | 17 | 12 | 1,492 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,999 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,873 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Tobias Janik's chess games?
394 games by Marek Tobias Janik, from Aug 2015 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 Tobias Janik has played.
What does Marek Tobias Janik play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Marek Tobias Janik opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Tobias Janik answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Marek Tobias Janik play as White?
As White, Marek Tobias Janik's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (39 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Tobias Janik play as Black?
As Black, Marek Tobias Janik most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Marek Tobias Janik's FIDE rating?
Marek Tobias Janik is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Marek Tobias Janik played?
Our database contains 394 games by Marek Tobias Janik, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 84 draws, 137 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Tobias Janik?
394 games by Marek Tobias Janik 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.