Prepare against Marian Jurcik
GM · Slovakia · World #1,614 classical · FIDE ID 14907518
Our database contains 1,450 games by Marian Jurcik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marian Jurcik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian Jurcik 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 | 2,404 | 2,525 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,408 | 2,496 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,392 | 2,496 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,450 | 559 | 651 | 240 | 38.6% |
| As White | 749 | 336 | 311 | 102 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 701 | 223 | 340 | 138 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Jurcik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Jurcik's side.
First moves as White (749 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 488 | 65.2% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 111 | 14.8% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 80 | 10.7% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 8.9% | 71.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues d4 (68.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 208 | 63.6% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 53 | 16.2% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 15 | 4.6% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 4.3% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 12 | 3.7% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.4% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 135 | 54.0% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 61 | 24.4% | 52.5% |
| d6 | 32 | 12.8% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.4% | 41.7% |
Marian Jurcik's chess games
All 1,450 games by Marian Jurcik 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: 559 wins, 651 draws, 240 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 104 | 50/36/18 | 48.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 20/14/6 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 17/14/5 | 47.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 32 | 11/19/2 | 34.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 29 | 10/14/5 | 34.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 100 | 35/48/17 | 35.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 48 | 14/25/9 | 29.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 13/19/4 | 36.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 29 | 7/16/6 | 24.1% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 3/14/2 | 15.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 4/11/3 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Ivan Popov | 2,605 | 13th EU-ch | C00 |
| Mar 2012 | Robert Ruck | 2,579 | 13th EU-ch | A30 |
| Mar 2014 | Peter Michalik | 2,576 | chT-CZE 1314 | B32 |
| Jun 2015 | Dennis Wagner | 2,569 | 34th Mitropa Cup | C07 |
| Jun 2014 | Andrey Baryshpolets | 2,554 | 9th Teplice Open | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 2024 | 99 | 50 | 2,422 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2013 | 69 | 49.5 | 2,371 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 35 | 24 | 2,468 |
| Tatry Open | 2013 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,518 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,534 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2002 | 17 | 10 | 2,355 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2005 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,373 |
| Olomouc Open | 2007 | 15 | 8 | 2,347 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mikulas Manik (16 games) · Milan Pacher (15 games) · Jergus Pechac (14 games) · Stefan Mazur (13 games) · Matej Hrabusa (13 games) · Pavel Simacek (12 games) · Martin Neugebauer (12 games) · Vojtech Rojicek (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Jurcik's chess games?
1,450 games by Marian Jurcik, 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 Jurcik has played.
What does Marian Jurcik play on the first move as White?
Across 749 games with White in our database, Marian Jurcik opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Jurcik answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Marian Jurcik play as White?
As White, Marian Jurcik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (104 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (36 games, 47.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 749 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Jurcik play as Black?
As Black, Marian Jurcik most often plays: Sicilian (100 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (48 games, 29.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (36 games, 36.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 701 games.
What is Marian Jurcik's FIDE rating?
Marian Jurcik is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,408 in rapid and 2,392 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,525 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Marian Jurcik played?
Our database contains 1,450 games by Marian Jurcik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 559 wins, 651 draws, 240 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Jurcik?
1,450 games by Marian Jurcik 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.