Prepare against Marian Jurcak
Slovakia · World #122,800 classical · FIDE ID 14908050
When preparing against Marian Jurcak, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (28% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 114 games by Marian Jurcak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marian Jurcak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian Jurcak 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 | 1,666 | 1,953 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,872 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 32 | 17 | 65 | 28.1% |
| As White | 60 | 16 | 12 | 32 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 54 | 16 | 5 | 33 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Jurcak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Jurcak's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 78.3% | 37.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 37.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Jurcak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Jurcak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Jurcak usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Jurcak usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jurcak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 28.1% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 28.1% | 22.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.6% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Marian Jurcak's chess games
All 114 games by Marian Jurcak 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: 32 wins, 17 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Kalman Horvath | 2,280 | Bratislava Open | C05 |
| Mar 2007 | Erika Machalova | 2,162 | chT1W-SVK 0607 | D85 |
| Aug 2002 | Imrich Jurcisin | 2,127 | Presov Open A | B01 |
| Dec 2012 | Karol Petrik | 2,091 | chT-SVK 2A 1213 | A57 |
| Mar 2008 | Anita Obdrzalkova | 2,064 | chT2A-SVK 0708 | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2003 | 14 | 4 | 2,104 |
| chT2A-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| Presov Open A | 2002 | 9 | 2 | 1,872 |
| Bratislava Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,208 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,717 |
| chB-SVK Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,053 |
| ch-Bratislava | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,683 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Jurcak's chess games?
114 games by Marian Jurcak, 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 Jurcak has played.
What does Marian Jurcak play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Marian Jurcak opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Jurcak answers 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Marian Jurcak play as White?
As White, Marian Jurcak's most-played openings in our database are: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Jurcak play as Black?
As Black, Marian Jurcak most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Marian Jurcak's FIDE rating?
Marian Jurcak is currently rated 1,666 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Marian Jurcak played?
Our database contains 114 games by Marian Jurcak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 17 draws, 65 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Jurcak?
114 games by Marian Jurcak 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.