Prepare against Marika Kostecka
WCM · Poland · World #25,277 classical · FIDE ID 1193473
Our database contains 230 games by Marika Kostecka, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marika Kostecka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marika Kostecka 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 | 2,016 | 2,016 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,847 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,856 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 82 | 53 | 95 | 35.7% |
| As White | 120 | 47 | 29 | 44 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 110 | 35 | 24 | 51 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marika Kostecka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marika Kostecka's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kostecka usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kostecka usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Kostecka usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 92.9% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Marika Kostecka's chess games
All 230 games by Marika Kostecka in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 82 wins, 53 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 14/5/15 | 41.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ilija Stanojevic | 2,194 | Rilton U2200 | B36 |
| Sep 2017 | Zarina Shafigullina | 2,130 | ch-EU U16 Girls 27th | B41 |
| Sep 2020 | Katarzyna Adamowicz | 2,104 | POL-chT 2nd League | B06 |
| Dec 2017 | Pawel Pietocha | 2,094 | 28th Krakow Open B | B22 |
| Aug 2019 | Maria Palma | 2,091 | ch-EU U18 Girls | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 25 | 10 | 1,809 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 1,591 |
| 13th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,685 |
| ch-POL U16 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,628 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
| 28th Krakow Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| 25th EU-ch U14 Girls | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,502 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marika Kostecka's chess games?
230 games by Marika Kostecka, from Oct 2012 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 Marika Kostecka has played.
What does Marika Kostecka play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Marika Kostecka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marika Kostecka answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Marika Kostecka play as White?
As White, Marika Kostecka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marika Kostecka play as Black?
As Black, Marika Kostecka most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Marika Kostecka's FIDE rating?
Marika Kostecka is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Marika Kostecka played?
Our database contains 230 games by Marika Kostecka, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 53 draws, 95 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marika Kostecka?
230 games by Marika Kostecka 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.