Prepare against Martin Jurcik
IM · Slovakia · World #3,169 classical · FIDE ID 14907534
Our database contains 854 games by Martin Jurcik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Jurcik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Jurcik 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 | 2,331 | 2,401 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 854 | 299 | 408 | 148 | 35.0% |
| As White | 427 | 159 | 211 | 57 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 428 | 140 | 197 | 91 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Jurcik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Jurcik's side.
First moves as White (427 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 330 | 77.3% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 43 | 10.1% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 36 | 8.4% | 59.7% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 4.0% | 58.8% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues Bg5 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Jurcik usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 135 | 67.8% | 62.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 9.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 57.0% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 36 | 26.7% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 14 | 10.4% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Martin Jurcik's chess games
All 854 games by Martin Jurcik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 299 wins, 408 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 56 | 21/23/12 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 7/17/5 | 24.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 11/14/1 | 42.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 53 | 22/24/7 | 41.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 20/18/6 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 11/12/5 | 39.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E09 | Catalan | 12 | 0/8/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Tamas Banusz | 2,612 | chT-SVK 1617 | D78 |
| Aug 2013 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,521 | Stare Mesto Open | A07 |
| Oct 2006 | Markus Ragger | 2,476 | Wch U18 | C06 |
| Mar 2013 | Albert Bokros | 2,458 | chT1E-SVK 1213 | B84 |
| Jan 2014 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,455 | chT-CZE 1314 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2013 | 59 | 42 | 2,333 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2009 | 35 | 22.5 | 2,288 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,413 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2007 | 17 | 13 | 2,335 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,260 |
| chT-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 2,334 |
| chT-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,397 |
| chT-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,364 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Jurcik's chess games?
854 games by Martin Jurcik, from Apr 2003 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 Jurcik has played.
What does Martin Jurcik play on the first move as White?
Across 427 games with White in our database, Martin Jurcik opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Jurcik answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Martin Jurcik play as White?
As White, Martin Jurcik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 24.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 427 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Jurcik play as Black?
As Black, Martin Jurcik most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 45.5% win rate); Modern Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 428 games.
What is Martin Jurcik's FIDE rating?
Martin Jurcik is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Martin Jurcik played?
Our database contains 854 games by Martin Jurcik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 299 wins, 408 draws, 148 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Jurcik?
854 games by Martin Jurcik 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.