Prepare against Martin Turcan
Slovakia · World #30,986 classical · FIDE ID 14923785
Our database contains 135 games by Martin Turcan, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Turcan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Turcan 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 | 1,980 | 2,047 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,941 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 2,011 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 56 | 36 | 43 | 41.5% |
| As White | 60 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 75 | 26 | 20 | 29 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Turcan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Turcan's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 98.3% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Turcan usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Turcan usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Turcan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Turcan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 60.5% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 27.9% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
Martin Turcan's chess games
All 135 games by Martin Turcan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 56 wins, 36 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Oliver Tropp | 2,119 | chT-SVK 2C 2223 | A90 |
| Feb 2017 | Jan Krajnak | 2,108 | chT1E-SVK 1617 | D13 |
| Mar 2023 | Emil Klemanic | 2,108 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | E82 |
| May 2013 | Milan Tomcik | 2,047 | ch-Zilina Region | A70 |
| Oct 2014 | Eduard Panko | 2,007 | chT1E-SVK 1415 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 33 | 17.5 | 1,900 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,974 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,955 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,865 |
| Zilina Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,741 |
| chT2C-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 5 | 2,193 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Turcan's chess games?
135 games by Martin Turcan, from Jul 2009 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 Turcan has played.
What does Martin Turcan play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Martin Turcan opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Turcan answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games).
What openings does Martin Turcan play as White?
As White, Martin Turcan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Turcan play as Black?
As Black, Martin Turcan most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Martin Turcan's FIDE rating?
Martin Turcan is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Martin Turcan played?
Our database contains 135 games by Martin Turcan, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 36 draws, 43 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Turcan?
135 games by Martin Turcan 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.