Prepare against Roland Margl
FM · Hungary · World #4,246 classical · FIDE ID 773719
Our database contains 331 games by Roland Margl, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roland Margl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Margl 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 | 2,296 | 2,338 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,210 | 2,243 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,280 | 2,318 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 107 | 125 | 99 | 32.3% |
| As White | 154 | 60 | 52 | 42 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 177 | 47 | 73 | 57 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Margl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Margl's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 68 | 44.2% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 49 | 31.8% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 33 | 21.4% | 53.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Margl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Margl usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Margl usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Margl usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Margl usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Margl usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| c6 | 30 | 31.6% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 18.9% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 17 | 17.9% | 38.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 72.2% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 25.9% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Roland Margl's chess games
All 331 games by Roland Margl in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 107 wins, 125 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,667 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Jul 2021 | Tamas Banusz | 2,631 | ch-HUN Rapid | A11 |
| Jul 2018 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,610 | ch-HUN rapid | D13 |
| Sep 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Apr 2025 | Rahman Mohammad Fahad | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 157 | 79 | 2,241 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,311 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,355 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,276 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,325 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,345 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,202 |
Interactive opening tree from all 331 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Margl's chess games?
331 games by Roland Margl, from Sep 2012 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 Roland Margl has played.
What does Roland Margl play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Roland Margl opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Margl answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Roland Margl play as White?
As White, Roland Margl's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Margl play as Black?
As Black, Roland Margl most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Roland Margl's FIDE rating?
Roland Margl is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,210 in rapid and 2,280 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Roland Margl played?
Our database contains 331 games by Roland Margl, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 125 draws, 99 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Margl?
331 games by Roland Margl 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.