Prepare against Martin Schanilec
Czechia · World #72,907 classical · FIDE ID 324523
When preparing against Martin Schanilec, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 98 games by Martin Schanilec, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Schanilec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Schanilec 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 | 1,811 | 1,874 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 33 | 25 | 40 | 33.7% |
| As White | 49 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Schanilec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Schanilec's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 89.8% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 55.7% score
- …e5 (52% of these games) — Schanilec usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Schanilec usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Schanilec usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schanilec usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Martin Schanilec's chess games
All 98 games by Martin Schanilec in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 33 wins, 25 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C25 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Marcel Reznicek | 2,049 | Klatovy Open B | B32 |
| Jul 2007 | Miroslav Vacek | 1,898 | Klatovy Open A | C54 |
| Jul 2004 | Josef Stredak | 1,855 | Klatovy Open B | C15 |
| Oct 2005 | Karolina Fastova | 1,807 | CZE Juniorcentrum Open B | B07 |
| Mar 2007 | Ales Luksa | 1,789 | ch-CZE Juniors Open B | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2005 | 36 | 15.5 | 1,741 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open B | 2007 | 18 | 12 | 1,676 |
| 9th Plzen Open B | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,625 |
| Volyne Open B | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,628 |
| 10th Plzen Open C | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 1,680 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 8 | 2 | 1,775 |
| CZE Juniorcentrum Open B | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,716 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,695 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Schanilec's chess games?
98 games by Martin Schanilec, from Oct 2008 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 Schanilec has played.
What does Martin Schanilec play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Martin Schanilec opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Schanilec answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Schanilec play as White?
As White, Martin Schanilec's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Schanilec play as Black?
As Black, Martin Schanilec most often plays: Vienna Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Martin Schanilec's FIDE rating?
Martin Schanilec is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Martin Schanilec played?
Our database contains 98 games by Martin Schanilec, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 25 draws, 40 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Schanilec?
98 games by Martin Schanilec 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.