Prepare against Marta Motuzova
Slovakia · World #68,709 classical · FIDE ID 14919346
When preparing against Marta Motuzova, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 129 games by Marta Motuzova, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marta Motuzova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marta Motuzova 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 | 1,826 | 1,909 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,878 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 22 | 59 | 47 | 17.1% |
| As White | 64 | 9 | 31 | 24 | 14.1% |
| As Black | 65 | 13 | 28 | 23 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marta Motuzova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marta Motuzova's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.3% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Motuzova usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Motuzova usually continues c4 (29.6% score)
- …b6 (3% of these games) — Motuzova usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 50.0% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 25.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Marta Motuzova's chess games
All 129 games by Marta Motuzova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 59 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Miroslav Benes | 2,036 | 45th Vsetin Open | A06 |
| Feb 2024 | Patrik Zdrazil | 2,004 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | E01 |
| Dec 2022 | Dusan Orgon | 1,986 | chT1W-SVK 2223 | B00 |
| Oct 2010 | Jan Bahna | 1,975 | Tatry Open | D37 |
| Jul 2013 | Jan Hyll | 1,899 | ch-SVK Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2017 | 17 | 7 | 1,975 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,798 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,801 |
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,805 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,793 |
| 40th Vsetin Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marta Motuzova's chess games?
129 games by Marta Motuzova, from Jul 2008 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 Marta Motuzova has played.
What does Marta Motuzova play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Marta Motuzova opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marta Motuzova answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marta Motuzova play as White?
As White, Marta Motuzova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marta Motuzova play as Black?
As Black, Marta Motuzova most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Marta Motuzova's FIDE rating?
Marta Motuzova is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Marta Motuzova played?
Our database contains 129 games by Marta Motuzova, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 59 draws, 47 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marta Motuzova?
129 games by Marta Motuzova 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.