Prepare against Martin Krajnak
FM · Slovakia · World #7,434 classical · FIDE ID 14903130
When preparing against Martin Krajnak, expect 1.Nc3 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Martin Krajnak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Krajnak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Krajnak 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 | 2,216 | 2,301 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,203 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 90 | 90 | 40 | 40.9% |
| As White | 101 | 47 | 37 | 17 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 119 | 43 | 53 | 23 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Krajnak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Krajnak's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 74 | 73.3% | 69.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 10.9% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 9.9% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.0% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 73% of White games, 69.6% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Krajnak usually continues e4 (67.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Krajnak usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Krajnak usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Krajnak usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Krajnak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Krajnak usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 72.9% | 67.4% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 15.3% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 82.4% | 48.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Martin Krajnak's chess games
All 220 games by Martin Krajnak 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: 90 wins, 90 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 65 | 36/18/11 | 55.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 39 | 18/16/5 | 46.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 25 | 6/13/6 | 24.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Tomas Balogh | 2,384 | chT-SVK 0506 | B11 |
| May 2022 | Marek Pniaczek | 2,298 | chT1E-SVK 2122 | A00 |
| Oct 2003 | Stanislav Petrik | 2,296 | chT-SVK 0304 | B01 |
| Oct 2007 | David Varga | 2,293 | chT-SVK 0708 | C06 |
| Jan 2006 | Peter Molnar | 2,293 | chT1E-SVK 0506 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| chT-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,309 |
| chT2C-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,244 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,346 |
| chT1E-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,288 |
| chT2C-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 9 | 2,281 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,277 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Krajnak's chess games?
220 games by Martin Krajnak, 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 Krajnak has played.
What does Martin Krajnak play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Martin Krajnak opens with 1.Nc3 (73% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Krajnak answers 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Martin Krajnak play as White?
As White, Martin Krajnak's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (65 games, 55.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Krajnak play as Black?
As Black, Martin Krajnak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Martin Krajnak's FIDE rating?
Martin Krajnak is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Martin Krajnak played?
Our database contains 220 games by Martin Krajnak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 90 draws, 40 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Krajnak?
220 games by Martin Krajnak 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.