Prepare against Maros Volanek
Slovakia · World #27,312 classical · FIDE ID 73616400
When preparing against Maros Volanek, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%).
Our database contains 156 games by Maros Volanek, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maros Volanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maros Volanek 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 | 2,003 | 2,005 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,854 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,672 | 1,672 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 48 | 45 | 63 | 30.8% |
| As White | 74 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 20 | 22 | 40 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maros Volanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maros Volanek's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 71.6% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 19 | 25.7% | 34.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 60.4% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Volanek usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Volanek usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Volanek usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 34.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Volanek usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Volanek usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Volanek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 44.7% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 17 | 36.2% | 26.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 95.7% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Maros Volanek's chess games
All 156 games by Maros Volanek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Sep 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: 48 wins, 45 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Juraj Mysiak | 1,845 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | D35 |
| Oct 2022 | Karol Kostelansky | 1,828 | chT3B2-SVK 2223 | A80 |
| Jul 2023 | Jan Nahalka | 1,772 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | D06 |
| Dec 2022 | Jan Masar | 1,771 | chT3B2-SVK 2223 | C01 |
| Mar 2024 | Amalie Zadrapova | 1,736 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | E88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,143 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,627 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,557 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2021 | 16 | 8 | 1,570 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas V4 U11 Open | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 1,145 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,336 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,726 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maros Volanek's chess games?
156 games by Maros Volanek, from Oct 2016 to Sep 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 Maros Volanek has played.
What does Maros Volanek play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Maros Volanek opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maros Volanek answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Maros Volanek play as White?
As White, Maros Volanek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maros Volanek play as Black?
As Black, Maros Volanek most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Maros Volanek's FIDE rating?
Maros Volanek is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,672 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Maros Volanek played?
Our database contains 156 games by Maros Volanek, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 45 draws, 63 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maros Volanek?
156 games by Maros Volanek 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.