Prepare against Marian Kantorik
IM · Slovakia · World #8,294 classical · FIDE ID 14900513
Our database contains 1,944 games by Marian Kantorik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marian Kantorik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian Kantorik 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 | 2,200 | 2,393 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,242 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,305 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,944 | 768 | 692 | 484 | 39.5% |
| As White | 988 | 439 | 333 | 216 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 956 | 329 | 359 | 268 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Kantorik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Kantorik's side.
First moves as White (988 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 884 | 89.5% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 46 | 4.7% | 55.4% |
| c4 | 42 | 4.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 1.5% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kantorik usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kantorik usually continues c4 (66.4% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kantorik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kantorik usually continues c3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kantorik usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kantorik usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (490 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 162 | 33.1% | 60.2% |
| e5 | 110 | 22.4% | 45.9% |
| c5 | 42 | 8.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 42 | 8.6% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 40 | 8.2% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 37 | 7.6% | 43.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 130 | 48.1% | 52.7% |
| Nf6 | 110 | 40.7% | 53.6% |
| f5 | 13 | 4.8% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.9% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
Marian Kantorik's chess games
All 1,944 games by Marian Kantorik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 768 wins, 692 draws, 484 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 117 | 59/40/18 | 50.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 105 | 53/37/15 | 50.5% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 93 | 38/35/20 | 40.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 64 | 37/17/10 | 57.8% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 64 | 29/20/15 | 45.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 59 | 25/22/12 | 42.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 39 | 15/19/5 | 38.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 34 | 15/9/10 | 44.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 157 | 72/46/39 | 45.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 66 | 25/20/21 | 37.9% |
| A34 | English Opening | 44 | 9/18/17 | 20.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 44 | 14/22/8 | 31.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 35 | 10/17/8 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 34 | 10/12/12 | 29.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 33 | 10/17/6 | 30.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 18/4/10 | 56.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Nikola Djukic | 2,546 | 46th Sarajevo Bosna Open | C84 |
| Nov 2006 | Dejan Pikula | 2,542 | 19th Belgrade Trophy | A57 |
| Oct 2008 | Laszlo Gonda | 2,507 | Heviz Open | D35 |
| May 2007 | Karel Van der Weide | 2,502 | 25th Liechtenstein Open | C45 |
| Jan 1992 | Eduard Meduna | 2,500 | ch-CSR | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 133 | 91 | 2,358 |
| ch-SVK | 2004 | 64 | 38.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 49 | 31 | 2,349 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 36 | 22 | 2,237 |
| Tabor Open | 2012 | 35 | 24 | 2,315 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2005 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,263 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 23 | 12 | 2,318 |
| Litomysl Open | 2006 | 20 | 7 | 2,040 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mikulas Manik (13 games) · Tomas Likavsky (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Kantorik's chess games?
1,944 games by Marian Kantorik, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kantorik has played.
What does Marian Kantorik play on the first move as White?
Across 988 games with White in our database, Marian Kantorik opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Kantorik answers 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Marian Kantorik play as White?
As White, Marian Kantorik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (117 games, 50.4% win rate); Slav Defense (105 games, 50.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (93 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 988 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Kantorik play as Black?
As Black, Marian Kantorik most often plays: Alekhine Defense (157 games, 45.9% win rate); Slav Defense (66 games, 37.9% win rate); English Opening (44 games, 20.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 956 games.
What is Marian Kantorik's FIDE rating?
Marian Kantorik is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Marian Kantorik played?
Our database contains 1,944 games by Marian Kantorik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 768 wins, 692 draws, 484 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Kantorik?
1,944 games by Marian Kantorik 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.