Prepare against Maros Zajac
Slovakia · World #33,200 classical · FIDE ID 14920212
Our database contains 37 games by Maros Zajac, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maros Zajac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maros Zajac 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 | 1,968 | 1,994 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,967 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,992 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 37.8% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maros Zajac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maros Zajac's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zajac usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zajac usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (21% of these games) — Zajac usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Maros Zajac's chess games
All 37 games by Maros Zajac in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Rainer Hoffmann | 2,121 | Wch Silent | B23 |
| Jul 2008 | Jaroslav Schmid | 2,071 | Wch Silent | B23 |
| Jul 2008 | Marian Smatoc | 2,058 | Wch Silent | A26 |
| Nov 2007 | Jozef Kantor | 1,957 | chT2D-SVK 0708 | B07 |
| Jul 2008 | Christopher R L Kreuzer | 1,948 | Wch Silent | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Silent | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| WchT Silent | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| chT2D-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,831 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Blitz Men | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,557 |
| Parramatta NSW Open | 2011 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,457 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maros Zajac's chess games?
37 games by Maros Zajac, from Jul 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 Maros Zajac has played.
What does Maros Zajac play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Maros Zajac opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maros Zajac answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maros Zajac play as White?
As White, Maros Zajac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maros Zajac play as Black?
As Black, Maros Zajac most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maros Zajac's FIDE rating?
Maros Zajac is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Maros Zajac played?
Our database contains 37 games by Maros Zajac, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maros Zajac?
37 games by Maros Zajac 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.