Prepare against Stefan Macak
IM · Slovakia · World #4,083 classical · FIDE ID 14905531
Our database contains 397 games by Stefan Macak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Macak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Macak 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 | 2,301 | 2,557 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,363 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 397 | 158 | 120 | 119 | 39.8% |
| As White | 195 | 82 | 64 | 49 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 202 | 76 | 56 | 70 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Macak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Macak's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 88.7% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.6% | 72.2% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Macak usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Macak usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Macak usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Macak usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Macak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Macak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 60 | 74.1% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 19.8% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 78.6% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.5% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Stefan Macak's chess games
All 397 games by Stefan Macak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 158 wins, 120 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | David Navara | 2,719 | chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | E11 |
| May 2008 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,528 | 9th ch-EU | B88 |
| Mar 2008 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,527 | 35th La Roda Open | B06 |
| May 2009 | Gabor Papp | 2,524 | 28th Mitropa Cup | C05 |
| Apr 2008 | Julian Radulski | 2,514 | 9th ch-EU | C97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2009 | 26 | 18 | 2,392 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 18 | 12 | 2,373 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,444 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2008 | 13 | 3 | 2,216 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,571 |
| chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,490 |
| Brno Duras GM | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,349 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Macak's chess games?
397 games by Stefan Macak, from Apr 2003 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 Stefan Macak has played.
What does Stefan Macak play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Stefan Macak opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Macak answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Stefan Macak play as White?
As White, Stefan Macak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Macak play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Macak most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Stefan Macak's FIDE rating?
Stefan Macak is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,557 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Stefan Macak played?
Our database contains 397 games by Stefan Macak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 120 draws, 119 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Macak?
397 games by Stefan Macak 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.