Prepare against Mark Medve
CM · Hungary · World #6,672 classical · FIDE ID 741809
Our database contains 203 games by Mark Medve, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Medve's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Medve 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 | 2,231 | 2,231 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,096 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,146 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 87 | 67 | 49 | 42.9% |
| As White | 112 | 55 | 29 | 28 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 91 | 32 | 38 | 21 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Medve's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Medve's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 89.3% | 63.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 8.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Medve usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Medve usually continues c4 (72.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Medve usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (78% of these games) — Medve usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Medve usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 92.2% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 48.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Mark Medve's chess games
All 203 games by Mark Medve in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 87 wins, 67 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Nhat Minh To | 2,350 | 5th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | B90 |
| Nov 2015 | Szemjon Najgebauer | 2,191 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1516 | E97 |
| Mar 2016 | Boglarka Erdos | 2,190 | chT-HUN 1516 | D43 |
| Aug 2013 | Zoltan Jr. Repasi | 2,174 | 2nd Budapest Art Pub Cup | D70 |
| Dec 2021 | Zsolt Zanaty | 2,170 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2015 | 20 | 11 | 2,007 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2015 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,088 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 1,972 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,120 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,099 |
| 1st Budapest Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,988 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Medve's chess games?
203 games by Mark Medve, from Oct 2008 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 Medve has played.
What does Mark Medve play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Mark Medve opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Medve answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Mark Medve play as White?
As White, Mark Medve's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Medve play as Black?
As Black, Mark Medve most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Mark Medve's FIDE rating?
Mark Medve is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mark Medve played?
Our database contains 203 games by Mark Medve, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 67 draws, 49 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Medve?
203 games by Mark Medve 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.