Prepare against Richard Marcin
Slovakia · World #137,789 classical · FIDE ID 14955300
When preparing against Richard Marcin, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 33 games by Richard Marcin, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Marcin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Marcin 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 | 1,626 | 1,641 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,682 | 1,682 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,617 | 1,617 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 27.3% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Marcin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Marcin's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Marcin usually continues Ne2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Marcin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Marcin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Marcin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Marcin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Richard Marcin's chess games
All 33 games by Richard Marcin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 9 wins, 1 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Karol Repasky | 1,826 | chT2D-SVK 2122 | C45 |
| May 2022 | Adrian Chovanec | 1,498 | ch-SVK U18 | C34 |
| Apr 2018 | Martin Benko | 1,364 | ch-SVK U14 | C45 |
| Apr 2019 | Ondrej Turis | 1,273 | ch-SVK U14 | C50 |
| Apr 2019 | Samuel Hyros | 1,252 | ch-SVK U14 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2019 | 17 | 4 | 1,164 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,349 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1,442 |
| chT2D-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Marcin's chess games?
33 games by Richard Marcin, from May 2018 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 Richard Marcin has played.
What does Richard Marcin play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Richard Marcin opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Marcin answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Richard Marcin play as White?
As White, Richard Marcin's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Marcin play as Black?
As Black, Richard Marcin most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Richard Marcin's FIDE rating?
Richard Marcin is currently rated 1,626 in classical chess, 1,682 in rapid and 1,617 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,641 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Richard Marcin played?
Our database contains 33 games by Richard Marcin, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 1 draws, 23 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Marcin?
33 games by Richard Marcin 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.