Prepare against Martin Buzalka
Slovakia · World #14,028 classical · FIDE ID 14975726
Our database contains 54 games by Martin Buzalka, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Buzalka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Buzalka 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 | 2,116 | 2,138 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,856 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,026 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 11 | 26 | 31.5% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Buzalka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Buzalka's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 51.9% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 37.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Buzalka usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Buzalka usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Buzalka usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Buzalka usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Buzalka usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Buzalka usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 69.2% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Martin Buzalka's chess games
All 54 games by Martin Buzalka in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Martina Stastna | 1,979 | Ceske Budejovice Open | D30 |
| Jul 2025 | David Smola | 1,972 | Ceske Budejovice Open | C12 |
| Apr 2024 | Tomas Polomsky | 1,951 | ch-SVK U16 | A84 |
| Apr 2024 | Peter Smetana | 1,949 | ch-SVK U16 | A26 |
| Jun 2025 | Pavel Vojtek | 1,926 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 1,814 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,698 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,244 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,365 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2223 | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,597 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Buzalka's chess games?
54 games by Martin Buzalka, from Jun 2022 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 Martin Buzalka has played.
What does Martin Buzalka play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Martin Buzalka opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Buzalka answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games).
What openings does Martin Buzalka play as White?
As White, Martin Buzalka's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Buzalka play as Black?
As Black, Martin Buzalka most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Martin Buzalka's FIDE rating?
Martin Buzalka is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Martin Buzalka played?
Our database contains 54 games by Martin Buzalka, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Buzalka?
54 games by Martin Buzalka 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.