Prepare against Martin Palka
Slovakia · World #56,079 classical · FIDE ID 14913305
When preparing against Martin Palka, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 114 games by Martin Palka, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Palka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Palka 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 | 1,870 | 1,931 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 29 | 48 | 37 | 25.4% |
| As White | 45 | 13 | 21 | 11 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 69 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Palka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Palka's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 57.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 28.9% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Palka usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Palka usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Palka usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Palka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Palka usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nc6 (15% of these games) — Palka usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 90.9% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Martin Palka's chess games
All 114 games by Martin Palka in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 29 wins, 48 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Jozef Vagovsky | 1,971 | chT3A2-SVK 1213 | C42 |
| Oct 2006 | Frantisek Liska | 1,965 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | A61 |
| Jan 2015 | Michal Slobodnik | 1,958 | chT3A2-SVK 1415 | A03 |
| Feb 2016 | Adrian Manak | 1,942 | chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | A08 |
| Nov 2009 | Jan Curidlo | 1,938 | chT3A2-SVK 0910 | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,924 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,042 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,978 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 1,950 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,776 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Palka's chess games?
114 games by Martin Palka, from Oct 2006 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 Palka has played.
What does Martin Palka play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Martin Palka opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Palka answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Palka play as White?
As White, Martin Palka's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Palka play as Black?
As Black, Martin Palka most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Martin Palka's FIDE rating?
Martin Palka is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Martin Palka played?
Our database contains 114 games by Martin Palka, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 48 draws, 37 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Palka?
114 games by Martin Palka 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.