Prepare against Martin Zuscin
Slovakia · World #41,209 classical · FIDE ID 14919206
Our database contains 80 games by Martin Zuscin, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Zuscin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Zuscin 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 | 1,930 | 2,031 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 32 | 29 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Zuscin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Zuscin's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 97.4% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zuscin usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zuscin usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zuscin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zuscin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 84.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Martin Zuscin's chess games
All 80 games by Martin Zuscin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 32 wins, 29 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Lukas Tropp | 2,118 | chT1E-SVK 1617 | C41 |
| Mar 2019 | Pavol Garancovsky | 2,078 | chT2D-SVK 1819 | B33 |
| Nov 2015 | Ladislav Balazs | 2,068 | chT1E-SVK 1516 | B34 |
| Feb 2018 | Michal Vrabel | 2,023 | chT2D-SVK 1718 | B68 |
| Feb 2015 | Stefan Butala | 1,933 | chT2D-SVK 14/15 | B63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,812 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,851 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,442 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,027 |
| chT2D-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,957 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Zuscin's chess games?
80 games by Martin Zuscin, from May 2012 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 Zuscin has played.
What does Martin Zuscin play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Martin Zuscin opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Zuscin answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Zuscin play as White?
As White, Martin Zuscin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Zuscin play as Black?
As Black, Martin Zuscin most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Martin Zuscin's FIDE rating?
Martin Zuscin is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Martin Zuscin played?
Our database contains 80 games by Martin Zuscin, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 29 draws, 19 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Zuscin?
80 games by Martin Zuscin 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.