Prepare against Rostislav Marchuk
Russia · World #15,266 classical · FIDE ID 34126195
Our database contains 133 games by Rostislav Marchuk, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rostislav Marchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rostislav Marchuk 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 | 2,103 | 2,218 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,283 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,265 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 28.6% |
| As White | 68 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 65 | 11 | 23 | 31 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rostislav Marchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rostislav Marchuk's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 98.5% | 54.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Marchuk usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Marchuk usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Marchuk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Marchuk usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 93.8% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Rostislav Marchuk's chess games
All 133 games by Rostislav Marchuk in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 38 wins, 43 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 26 | 6/7/13 | 23.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Stefan Pogosyan | 2,444 | ch-RUS U20 | A87 |
| Sep 2016 | Shant Sargsyan | 2,440 | Wch U14 | E14 |
| Jan 2020 | Artur Gaifullin | 2,439 | 16th Moscow Open A | E14 |
| Aug 2018 | Nikolai Looshnikov | 2,404 | ch-RUS Eurasia Cup Open | B07 |
| Jan 2018 | Bobir Sattarov | 2,381 | 14th Moscow Open A | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaul Kura Memorial | 2023 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,274 |
| 15th Moscow Open A | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,982 |
| ch-Barnaul Altay | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| 14th Moscow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,131 |
| ch-RUS Eurasia Cup Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rostislav Marchuk's chess games?
133 games by Rostislav Marchuk, from Dec 2012 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 Rostislav Marchuk has played.
What does Rostislav Marchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Rostislav Marchuk opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rostislav Marchuk answers 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Rostislav Marchuk play as White?
As White, Rostislav Marchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); London System (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rostislav Marchuk play as Black?
As Black, Rostislav Marchuk most often plays: Philidor (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Rostislav Marchuk's FIDE rating?
Rostislav Marchuk is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Rostislav Marchuk played?
Our database contains 133 games by Rostislav Marchuk, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 43 draws, 52 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rostislav Marchuk?
133 games by Rostislav Marchuk 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.