Prepare against Marian Harasta
Slovakia · World #88,651 classical · FIDE ID 14925192
When preparing against Marian Harasta, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 98 games by Marian Harasta, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marian Harasta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian Harasta 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 | 1,763 | 1,773 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 28 | 23 | 47 | 28.6% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 7 | 24 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 49 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Harasta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Harasta's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 98.0% | 44.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 44.8% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Harasta usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Harasta usually continues c4 (26.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Harasta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Harasta usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 87.5% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 11.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Marian Harasta's chess games
All 98 games by Marian Harasta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 28 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Milan Jakubec | 2,004 | chT5-SVK 1718 | B32 |
| Mar 2016 | Tomas Chabada | 1,953 | chT4-SVK A21 1516 | D11 |
| Oct 2018 | Jan Curidlo | 1,827 | chT4-SVK A21 1819 | B33 |
| Feb 2020 | Frantisek Kincel | 1,798 | chT2A-SVK 1920 | D94 |
| Mar 2019 | Bystrik Tupy | 1,711 | chT3A2-SVK 1819 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,668 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,652 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 1,781 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,700 |
| chT5-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,610 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,751 |
| chT2A-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,614 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Harasta's chess games?
98 games by Marian Harasta, from Apr 2014 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 Harasta has played.
What does Marian Harasta play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Marian Harasta opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Harasta answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marian Harasta play as White?
As White, Marian Harasta's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Harasta play as Black?
As Black, Marian Harasta most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Marian Harasta's FIDE rating?
Marian Harasta is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Marian Harasta played?
Our database contains 98 games by Marian Harasta, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Harasta?
98 games by Marian Harasta 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.