Prepare against Matyas Marek
IM · Czechia · World #3,316 classical · FIDE ID 335398
When preparing against Matyas Marek, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 814 games by Matyas Marek, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matyas Marek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matyas Marek 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 | 2,325 | 2,437 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,295 | 2,299 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,319 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 814 | 317 | 276 | 221 | 38.9% |
| As White | 419 | 203 | 129 | 87 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 395 | 114 | 147 | 134 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matyas Marek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matyas Marek's side.
First moves as White (419 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 239 | 57.0% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 98 | 23.4% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 71 | 16.9% | 66.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.9% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Marek usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Marek usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Marek usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 58.2% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Marek usually continues g3 (62.1% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Marek usually continues g3 (58.6% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Marek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 171 | 80.7% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 17 | 8.0% | 35.3% |
| d6 | 15 | 7.1% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 70.6% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 28 | 25.7% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Matyas Marek's chess games
All 814 games by Matyas Marek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 317 wins, 276 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 25/9/15 | 51.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/11/5 | 44.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 15/6/6 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 10/1/0 | 90.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 75 | 24/22/29 | 32.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 12/15/19 | 26.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 7/13/7 | 25.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Philidor | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| May 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,665 | Titled Tue Late | B67 |
| Jul 2023 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,645 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Aug 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | B61 |
| Jul 2024 | Benjamin Bok | 2,587 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 111 | 62.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2016 | 33 | 15.5 | 2,245 |
| Tatry Open | 2015 | 27 | 17 | 2,283 |
| Wch U18 | 2016 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,397 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2011 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,715 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 2,412 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 1,953 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2009 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,554 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matyas Marek's chess games?
814 games by Matyas Marek, from Oct 2008 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 Matyas Marek has played.
What does Matyas Marek play on the first move as White?
Across 419 games with White in our database, Matyas Marek opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matyas Marek answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Matyas Marek play as White?
As White, Matyas Marek's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (49 games, 51.0% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 419 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matyas Marek play as Black?
As Black, Matyas Marek most often plays: Sicilian (75 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 26.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 395 games.
What is Matyas Marek's FIDE rating?
Matyas Marek is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,295 in rapid and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (May 2016).
How many games has Matyas Marek played?
Our database contains 814 games by Matyas Marek, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 317 wins, 276 draws, 221 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matyas Marek?
814 games by Matyas Marek 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.