Prepare against Martin Zvarik
FM · Slovakia · World #5,526 classical · FIDE ID 14908565
Our database contains 692 games by Martin Zvarik, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Zvarik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Zvarik 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 | 2,260 | 2,329 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,243 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 692 | 308 | 179 | 205 | 44.5% |
| As White | 336 | 157 | 84 | 95 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 356 | 151 | 95 | 110 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Zvarik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Zvarik's side.
First moves as White (336 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 206 | 61.3% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 92 | 27.4% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 5.7% | 42.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zvarik usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zvarik usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zvarik usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zvarik usually continues Bg5 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Zvarik usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Zvarik usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 164 | 89.6% | 50.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.4% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 83.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 11.9% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Martin Zvarik's chess games
All 692 games by Martin Zvarik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 308 wins, 179 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 33 | 18/4/11 | 54.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 33 | 18/7/8 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33 | 14/10/9 | 42.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 9/5/0 | 64.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Martin Neugebauer | 2,478 | ch-SVK | A07 |
| Apr 2016 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,475 | Stara Lubovna Pieniny | B22 |
| Jan 2010 | Stefan Macak | 2,468 | chT-SVK 0910 | C95 |
| Jul 2018 | Marian Jurcik | 2,445 | ch-SVK | E38 |
| Jan 2003 | Robert Tibensky | 2,438 | SVK Cup | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 | 2000 | 24 | 14 | 2,096 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2011 | 23 | 12 | 2,318 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2017 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2006 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,226 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,311 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2009 | 14 | 7 | 2,120 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 10 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Zvarik's chess games?
692 games by Martin Zvarik, from Jul 2003 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 Zvarik has played.
What does Martin Zvarik play on the first move as White?
Across 336 games with White in our database, Martin Zvarik opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Zvarik answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Martin Zvarik play as White?
As White, Martin Zvarik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 336 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Zvarik play as Black?
As Black, Martin Zvarik most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 356 games.
What is Martin Zvarik's FIDE rating?
Martin Zvarik is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Martin Zvarik played?
Our database contains 692 games by Martin Zvarik, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 308 wins, 179 draws, 205 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Zvarik?
692 games by Martin Zvarik 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.