Prepare against Marian Baleja
Slovakia · World #35,841 classical · FIDE ID 14904748
When preparing against Marian Baleja, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Marian Baleja, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marian Baleja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian Baleja 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 | 1,955 | 2,029 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,025 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,998 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 49 | 25 | 53 | 38.6% |
| As White | 66 | 27 | 11 | 28 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 61 | 22 | 14 | 25 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Baleja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Baleja's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 98.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Baleja usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Baleja usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Baleja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Baleja usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 51.9% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 37.0% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
Marian Baleja's chess games
All 127 games by Marian Baleja 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: 49 wins, 25 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | K. Urban | 2,490 | ch-SVK U16 | C62 |
| Jan 2000 | Peter Adamko | 2,166 | chT3C-SVK 0001 | B01 |
| Jul 2015 | Andrea Bochnickova | 2,166 | ch-SVK Open | B42 |
| Jan 2000 | Stanislav Hanuliak | 2,151 | chT2E-SVK 9900 | D12 |
| Jan 2017 | Peter Jelen | 2,104 | chT2C-SVK 1617 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,037 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,984 |
| chT2C-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,976 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 1,996 |
| chT2E-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| chT3C-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,983 |
| Torino Alfieri Open B | 2010 | 7 | 6 | 2,105 |
| Martin Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Baleja's chess games?
127 games by Marian Baleja, 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 Marian Baleja has played.
What does Marian Baleja play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Marian Baleja opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Baleja answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Marian Baleja play as White?
As White, Marian Baleja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Baleja play as Black?
As Black, Marian Baleja most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Marian Baleja's FIDE rating?
Marian Baleja is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Marian Baleja played?
Our database contains 127 games by Marian Baleja, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 25 draws, 53 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Baleja?
127 games by Marian Baleja 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.