Prepare against Mark Biernacki
United States · World #35,123 classical · FIDE ID 2082322
Our database contains 238 games by Mark Biernacki, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Biernacki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Biernacki 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 | 1,958 | 2,014 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,014 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,037 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 63 | 22 | 153 | 26.5% |
| As White | 113 | 40 | 7 | 66 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 125 | 23 | 15 | 87 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Biernacki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Biernacki's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 52.2% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 35 | 31.0% | 31.4% |
| c4 | 18 | 15.9% | 47.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Biernacki usually continues Bg5 (40.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Biernacki usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Biernacki usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 31.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Biernacki usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Biernacki usually continues d4 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Biernacki usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 44 | 74.6% | 20.5% |
| c5 | 14 | 23.7% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 78.1% | 34.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 18.8% | 25.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Mark Biernacki's chess games
All 238 games by Mark Biernacki in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 63 wins, 22 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 36 | 13/3/20 | 36.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Arik Braun | 2,599 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Nov 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,457 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jun 2024 | Floryan Eugene | 2,419 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Sagar,S | 2,407 | Naroditsky Mem Blitz 2026 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 207 | 60 | 2,083 |
| Summer Prague Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,154 |
| North Carolina Open | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2,119 |
| 3rd Charlotte Southeastern Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,952 |
| 3rd Charlotte Masters | 2021 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-USA 2000 1st | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,783 |
| Charlotte Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,123 |
| US Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Biernacki's chess games?
238 games by Mark Biernacki, from Jan 2017 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 Mark Biernacki has played.
What does Mark Biernacki play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Mark Biernacki opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Biernacki answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...Na6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mark Biernacki play as White?
As White, Mark Biernacki's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Biernacki play as Black?
As Black, Mark Biernacki most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Mark Biernacki's FIDE rating?
Mark Biernacki is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (May 2018).
How many games has Mark Biernacki played?
Our database contains 238 games by Mark Biernacki, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 22 draws, 153 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Biernacki?
238 games by Mark Biernacki 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.