Prepare against Ryan Mazak
Slovakia · World #63,158 classical · FIDE ID 14966921
When preparing against Ryan Mazak, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 115 games by Ryan Mazak, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Mazak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Mazak 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 | 1,845 | 1,890 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,941 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,710 | 1,782 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 64 | 16 | 35 | 55.7% |
| As White | 56 | 35 | 8 | 13 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 59 | 29 | 8 | 22 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Mazak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Mazak's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 44.6% | 68.0% |
| b4 | 10 | 17.9% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 17.9% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.9% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 68.0% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Mazak usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Mazak usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mazak usually continues Bc4 (83.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 18% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Mazak usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mazak usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mazak usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 68.8% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 28.1% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Ryan Mazak's chess games
All 115 games by Ryan Mazak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 64 wins, 16 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Jan Valuska | 1,915 | chT1E-SVK 2122 | C24 |
| Feb 2024 | Peter Hlavac | 1,887 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B00 |
| Mar 2022 | Juraj Stec | 1,851 | chT2D-SVK 2122 | C01 |
| Dec 2023 | Rudolf Belis | 1,791 | chT2D-SVK 2324 | B12 |
| Oct 2022 | Greta Kapolkova | 1,723 | Kezmarok Open | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U10 | 2023 | 18 | 16 | 1,527 |
| ch-SVK U08 | 2021 | 17 | 17 | 1,456 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,765 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,151 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,532 |
| Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,574 |
| Kezmarok Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,764 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,608 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Mazak's chess games?
115 games by Ryan Mazak, from Oct 2019 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 Ryan Mazak has played.
What does Ryan Mazak play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Ryan Mazak opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.b4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Mazak answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ryan Mazak play as White?
As White, Ryan Mazak's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Mazak play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Mazak most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Ryan Mazak's FIDE rating?
Ryan Mazak is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,710 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ryan Mazak played?
Our database contains 115 games by Ryan Mazak, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 16 draws, 35 losses (55.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Mazak?
115 games by Ryan Mazak 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.