Prepare against Martin Rak
CM · Slovakia · World #15,581 classical · FIDE ID 73620017
Our database contains 114 games by Martin Rak, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Rak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Rak 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 | 2,100 | 2,221 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,046 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,987 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 46 | 32 | 36 | 40.4% |
| As White | 54 | 24 | 14 | 16 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Rak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Rak's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 85.2% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Rak usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Rak usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Rak usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 53.8% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Martin Rak's chess games
All 114 games by Martin Rak in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 46 wins, 32 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | J Terbe | 2,235 | ECo-C TCh-SVK 2024-25 | B33 |
| Oct 2023 | Pavol Kovacocy | 2,207 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | B55 |
| Oct 2023 | Jan Banas | 2,187 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | B56 |
| Dec 2023 | Ondrej Vadila | 2,185 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Peter Abel | 2,169 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,962 |
| Kezmarok Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,790 |
| Skalica Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,733 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,900 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,626 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,082 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,464 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Rak's chess games?
114 games by Martin Rak, from Jun 2018 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 Rak has played.
What does Martin Rak play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Martin Rak opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Rak answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Rak play as White?
As White, Martin Rak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Rak play as Black?
As Black, Martin Rak most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Martin Rak's FIDE rating?
Martin Rak is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Martin Rak played?
Our database contains 114 games by Martin Rak, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 32 draws, 36 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Rak?
114 games by Martin Rak 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.