Prepare against Mark Csetneki
Hungary · World #53,578 classical · FIDE ID 748498
Our database contains 259 games by Mark Csetneki, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Csetneki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Csetneki 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 | 1,879 | 1,899 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 111 | 69 | 79 | 42.9% |
| As White | 134 | 63 | 36 | 35 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 125 | 48 | 33 | 44 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Csetneki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Csetneki's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 79.1% | 62.3% |
| e4 | 24 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 62.3% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Csetneki usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Csetneki usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Csetneki usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Csetneki usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Csetneki usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Csetneki usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 50.0% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 38 | 48.7% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 92.5% | 55.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
Mark Csetneki's chess games
All 259 games by Mark Csetneki in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 111 wins, 69 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/11/2 | 35.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Bence Szonyi | 2,089 | Budapest FS11 FM-C | E38 |
| Apr 2013 | Adam Kozak | 2,035 | Budapest FS04 FM-A | D19 |
| Dec 2011 | Istvan Mayer | 2,031 | Budapest FS12 FM-B | D21 |
| Jul 2012 | Gyula Letay | 2,014 | Budapest FS07 FM-A | C56 |
| Sep 2012 | Jozsef Dolanyi | 1,964 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2015 | 27 | 12.5 | 1,682 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-B | 2011 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,638 |
| ch-HUN U10 | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,763 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,840 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2011 | 11 | 9 | 1,890 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-C | 2011 | 11 | 10 | 1,872 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,750 |
| Wch U08 | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Csetneki's chess games?
259 games by Mark Csetneki, from Jan 2009 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 Csetneki has played.
What does Mark Csetneki play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Mark Csetneki opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Csetneki answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mark Csetneki play as White?
As White, Mark Csetneki's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Csetneki play as Black?
As Black, Mark Csetneki most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Mark Csetneki's FIDE rating?
Mark Csetneki is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Mark Csetneki played?
Our database contains 259 games by Mark Csetneki, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 69 draws, 79 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Csetneki?
259 games by Mark Csetneki 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.