Prepare against Mark Rancso
Slovakia · World #40,327 classical · FIDE ID 14933756
Our database contains 51 games by Mark Rancso, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Rancso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Rancso 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 | 1,934 | 1,977 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 31.4% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Rancso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Rancso's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 87.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rancso usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Rancso usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rancso usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Rancso usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Rancso usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 80.0% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Mark Rancso's chess games
All 51 games by Mark Rancso in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 19 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Mark Osztruzslik | 1,997 | 5th Gyor Open B | D02 |
| Mar 2022 | Pavol Bencik | 1,948 | chT2B-SVK 2122 | E94 |
| Feb 2023 | Laszlo Biro | 1,915 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | D13 |
| Apr 2024 | Tamas Dr Sopow | 1,818 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | E14 |
| Aug 2017 | Jozef Malinovsky | 1,793 | Oravska Priehrada Open | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,678 |
| 5th Gyor Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,824 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,704 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 2,128 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,931 |
| Bratislava Slovakia Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,764 |
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,583 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Rancso's chess games?
51 games by Mark Rancso, from May 2012 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 Rancso has played.
What does Mark Rancso play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Mark Rancso opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Rancso answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mark Rancso play as White?
As White, Mark Rancso's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Rancso play as Black?
As Black, Mark Rancso most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Mark Rancso's FIDE rating?
Mark Rancso is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Mark Rancso played?
Our database contains 51 games by Mark Rancso, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 19 draws, 16 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Rancso?
51 games by Mark Rancso 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.