Prepare against Martin Plesnivy
Czechia · World #79,565 classical · FIDE ID 359262
When preparing against Martin Plesnivy, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Martin Plesnivy, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Plesnivy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Plesnivy 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 | 1,790 | 1,879 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,876 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,862 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 41 | 18 | 63 | 33.6% |
| As White | 66 | 24 | 10 | 32 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 56 | 17 | 8 | 31 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Plesnivy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Plesnivy's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 92.4% | 45.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.6% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Plesnivy usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Plesnivy usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Plesnivy usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Plesnivy usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Plesnivy usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 76.9% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
Martin Plesnivy's chess games
All 122 games by Martin Plesnivy in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Aug 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: 41 wins, 18 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Jiri Kucera | 2,004 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B23 |
| Jul 2014 | Jan Franek | 1,999 | Prague Holiday K12 | A40 |
| Jul 2013 | Jan Fiala | 1,964 | Prague Holiday K32 | D32 |
| Jun 2026 | Jindrich Trejbal | 1,946 | 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Rapid | D46 |
| Jul 2022 | Markus Spindler | 1,903 | Prague Summer Holiday K1 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Golden Open | 2022 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,695 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,837 |
| ch-Czech Fed U14 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 10th Prague Golden Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,766 |
| Prague Holiday K32 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
| Prague Summer Holiday K1 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,910 |
| Prague Holiday K12 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,849 |
| ch-CZE Czechia U10 | 1993 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Plesnivy's chess games?
122 games by Martin Plesnivy, from Sep 2010 to Aug 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 Plesnivy has played.
What does Martin Plesnivy play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Martin Plesnivy opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Plesnivy answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Plesnivy play as White?
As White, Martin Plesnivy's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Plesnivy play as Black?
As Black, Martin Plesnivy most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Martin Plesnivy's FIDE rating?
Martin Plesnivy is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Martin Plesnivy played?
Our database contains 122 games by Martin Plesnivy, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 18 draws, 63 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Plesnivy?
122 games by Martin Plesnivy 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.