Prepare against Marian Sabol
FM · Czechia · World #7,157 classical · FIDE ID 308056
Our database contains 536 games by Marian Sabol, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marian Sabol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian Sabol 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 | 2,221 | 2,392 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,402 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,379 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 536 | 196 | 226 | 114 | 36.6% |
| As White | 275 | 123 | 107 | 45 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 261 | 73 | 119 | 69 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Sabol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Sabol's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 159 | 57.8% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 71 | 25.8% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 8.7% | 60.4% |
| b3 | 17 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sabol usually continues Bg5 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sabol usually continues c4 (73.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sabol usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Sabol usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sabol usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sabol usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 47.9% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 27 | 19.3% | 51.9% |
| c6 | 23 | 16.4% | 37.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 65.9% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 9.8% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.9% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
Marian Sabol's chess games
All 536 games by Marian Sabol 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: 196 wins, 226 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 35 | 14/13/8 | 40.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 11/6/1 | 61.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 13/11/9 | 39.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 1/8/5 | 7.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Ralf Akesson | 2,470 | 21st Pardubice Czech Open A | A46 |
| Jul 2008 | Dmitry Sumaneev | 2,465 | 19th Pardubice Chladek&Tintera Open A | B06 |
| Jul 2007 | Nikolai Pokazanjev | 2,443 | Pardubice Czech Open | B06 |
| Feb 2015 | Vojtech Rojicek | 2,433 | chT1E-CZE 1415 | E04 |
| Mar 2004 | Lukas Klima | 2,431 | chT-CZE 0304 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litomysl Open | 2006 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,335 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2021 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,253 |
| 20th Litomysl Open | 2020 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,084 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2017 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,313 |
| chT1E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,377 |
| chT2d-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,277 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,248 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 9 | 2,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Sabol's chess games?
536 games by Marian Sabol, 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 Sabol has played.
What does Marian Sabol play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Marian Sabol opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Sabol answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Marian Sabol play as White?
As White, Marian Sabol's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Sabol play as Black?
As Black, Marian Sabol most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Marian Sabol's FIDE rating?
Marian Sabol is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Marian Sabol played?
Our database contains 536 games by Marian Sabol, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 226 draws, 114 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Sabol?
536 games by Marian Sabol 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.