Prepare against Mark Finy
Hungary · World #26,242 classical · FIDE ID 738980
Our database contains 171 games by Mark Finy, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Finy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Finy 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 | 2,009 | 2,019 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 41 | 52 | 78 | 24.0% |
| As White | 82 | 21 | 27 | 34 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 89 | 20 | 25 | 44 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Finy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Finy's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Finy usually continues c4 (39.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Finy usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Finy usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 86.3% | 34.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
Mark Finy's chess games
All 171 games by Mark Finy in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 41 wins, 52 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 41 | 10/10/21 | 24.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Zoltan Szabo | 2,320 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | D51 |
| Feb 2012 | Jernej Buzeti | 2,301 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | B01 |
| Dec 2007 | Lajos Horvath | 2,180 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | D53 |
| Apr 2013 | Arpad Dr. Csaba | 2,118 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | D30 |
| Jul 2008 | Balazs Nadasi | 2,098 | 13th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2009 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,998 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2 | 1,800 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,016 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 1,924 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 1,936 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 1,799 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 2 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Finy's chess games?
171 games by Mark Finy, from Oct 2006 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 Finy has played.
What does Mark Finy play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Mark Finy opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Finy answers 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mark Finy play as White?
As White, Mark Finy's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Finy play as Black?
As Black, Mark Finy most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Mark Finy's FIDE rating?
Mark Finy is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Mark Finy played?
Our database contains 171 games by Mark Finy, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 52 draws, 78 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Finy?
171 games by Mark Finy 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.