Prepare against Martin Mrva
GM · Slovakia · World #2,454 classical · FIDE ID 14900092
When preparing against Martin Mrva, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 692 games by Martin Mrva, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Mrva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Mrva 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 | 2,362 | 2,512 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,417 | 2,430 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 692 | 339 | 157 | 196 | 49.0% |
| As White | 361 | 187 | 88 | 86 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 331 | 152 | 69 | 110 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Mrva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Mrva's side.
First moves as White (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 65.1% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 109 | 30.2% | 65.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 2.8% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.9% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Mrva usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mrva usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mrva usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Mrva usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mrva usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Mrva usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 63.5% | 61.4% |
| d6 | 41 | 25.8% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 10.7% | 29.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 77.2% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 24 | 21.1% | 52.1% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Martin Mrva's chess games
All 692 games by Martin Mrva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 339 wins, 157 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 55 | 31/14/10 | 56.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 34 | 18/10/6 | 52.9% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 68 | 36/16/16 | 52.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 11/6/14 | 35.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 13/5/10 | 46.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Ilia Smirin | 2,671 | chT-CZE 0405 | E97 |
| Mar 2010 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,609 | 11th ch-EU | E91 |
| Jan 2005 | Jiri Stocek | 2,586 | chT-SVK 0405 | E97 |
| Feb 2011 | Jan Markos | 2,546 | chT-SVK 1011 | A13 |
| Nov 2015 | Robert Cvek | 2,537 | chT-SVK 1516 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2022 | 78 | 59 | 2,438 |
| ch-SVK | 2025 | 72 | 27 | 2,332 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,342 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,484 |
| Piestany Open | 2010 | 16 | 13 | 2,456 |
| chT-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,581 |
| TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,364 |
| chT-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,545 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stefan Mazur (11 games) · Jiri Stocek (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Mrva's chess games?
692 games by Martin Mrva, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Mrva has played.
What does Martin Mrva play on the first move as White?
Across 361 games with White in our database, Martin Mrva opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Mrva answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games).
What openings does Martin Mrva play as White?
As White, Martin Mrva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 56.4% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 361 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Mrva play as Black?
As Black, Martin Mrva most often plays: Sicilian (68 games, 52.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Martin Mrva's FIDE rating?
Martin Mrva is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,417 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,512 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Martin Mrva played?
Our database contains 692 games by Martin Mrva, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 339 wins, 157 draws, 196 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Mrva?
692 games by Martin Mrva 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.