Prepare against Petr Marusenko
IM · Ukraine · World #27,723 classical · FIDE ID 14100606
Our database contains 777 games by Petr Marusenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Marusenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Marusenko 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 | 2,000 | 2,351 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,171 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,252 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 777 | 309 | 222 | 245 | 39.8% |
| As White | 391 | 168 | 108 | 114 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 386 | 141 | 114 | 131 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Marusenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Marusenko's side.
First moves as White (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 215 | 55.0% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 163 | 41.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.8% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Marusenko usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Marusenko usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Marusenko usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Marusenko usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Marusenko usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Marusenko usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 171 | 91.9% | 54.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 40.0% | 48.0% |
| Nf6 | 35 | 28.0% | 55.7% |
| f5 | 35 | 28.0% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Petr Marusenko's chess games
All 777 games by Petr Marusenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 309 wins, 222 draws, 245 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 37 | 20/8/9 | 54.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 53 | 19/14/20 | 35.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 42 | 15/9/18 | 35.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 39 | 12/12/15 | 30.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 10/8/12 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 29 | 14/10/5 | 48.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Mark L Hebden | 2,590 | Hastings Challengers | C58 |
| Jan 1997 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,580 | RUS-Cup9 | B07 |
| Jul 2009 | Keith C Arkell | 2,521 | 6th South Wales Open | D16 |
| Jul 2009 | Robert Cvek | 2,520 | 20th Pardubice Synthesia Rapid Open | D12 |
| Oct 2000 | Christopher Ward | 2,508 | 9th Monarch Assurance | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kiev | 2010 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,270 |
| 7th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
| 2nd Kiev Independence Cup A | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,408 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| ch-BCF Major 92nd | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,148 |
| 10th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| 8th Kiev Independence Cup-A | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,160 |
| Kiev Independence Cup Open | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Keith C Arkell (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Marusenko's chess games?
777 games by Petr Marusenko, from Apr 2003 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 Petr Marusenko has played.
What does Petr Marusenko play on the first move as White?
Across 391 games with White in our database, Petr Marusenko opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Marusenko answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games).
What openings does Petr Marusenko play as White?
As White, Petr Marusenko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 391 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Marusenko play as Black?
As Black, Petr Marusenko most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (53 games, 35.8% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (39 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 386 games.
What is Petr Marusenko's FIDE rating?
Petr Marusenko is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Petr Marusenko played?
Our database contains 777 games by Petr Marusenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 309 wins, 222 draws, 245 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Marusenko?
777 games by Petr Marusenko 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.