Prepare against Mark Bucor
Slovakia · World #48,350 classical · FIDE ID 14976340
When preparing against Mark Bucor, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 82 games by Mark Bucor, covering Nov 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Bucor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Bucor 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 | 1,900 | 1,917 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,909 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 32 | 22 | 28 | 39.0% |
| As White | 44 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Bucor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Bucor's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 72.7% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.5% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Bucor usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bucor usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Bucor usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bucor usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bucor usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Bucor usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 60.9% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Mark Bucor's chess games
All 82 games by Mark Bucor in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 32 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Dominik Petrek | 1,997 | ch-SVK U20 Rapid | B11 |
| Mar 2023 | Michal Vimmer | 1,921 | chT2A-SVK 2223 | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Miroslav Mandak | 1,864 | chT2A-SVK 2223 | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Richard Pisarcik | 1,855 | Modra Slovakia Open | B15 |
| Apr 2024 | David Filo | 1,837 | ch-SVK U18/20 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,632 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,779 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,748 |
| Bratislava Slovakia Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,418 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,751 |
| Modra Slovakia Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| ch-SVK U20 Rapid | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| chT-SVK5 A22 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,457 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Bucor's chess games?
82 games by Mark Bucor, from Nov 2022 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 Mark Bucor has played.
What does Mark Bucor play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Mark Bucor opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Bucor answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Mark Bucor play as White?
As White, Mark Bucor's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Bucor play as Black?
As Black, Mark Bucor most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Mark Bucor's FIDE rating?
Mark Bucor is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Mark Bucor played?
Our database contains 82 games by Mark Bucor, covering Nov 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Bucor?
82 games by Mark Bucor 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.