Prepare against Stefan Marsina
Slovakia · World #70,734 classical · FIDE ID 14906821
When preparing against Stefan Marsina, expect 1.c4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 353 games by Stefan Marsina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Marsina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Marsina 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 | 1,819 | 2,077 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,990 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,909 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 108 | 92 | 153 | 30.6% |
| As White | 179 | 59 | 47 | 73 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 174 | 49 | 45 | 80 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Marsina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Marsina's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 99 | 55.3% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 52 | 29.1% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 15.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Marsina usually continues Nc3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Marsina usually continues Nc3 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Marsina usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Marsina usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Marsina usually continues Bf4 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Marsina usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 81.7% | 44.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.1% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 40.4% | 30.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 28.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 22.8% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Stefan Marsina's chess games
All 353 games by Stefan Marsina 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: 108 wins, 92 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 11/6/14 | 35.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Peter Kral | 2,254 | chT3C-SVK 0001 | A26 |
| Jul 2017 | Olga Sikorova | 2,209 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | A38 |
| Dec 2016 | Jozef Kostelny | 2,200 | chT2C-SVK 1617 | E94 |
| Nov 2016 | Stanislav Vechet | 2,149 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | D46 |
| Jan 2013 | Igor Harasta | 2,148 | chT1E-SVK 1213 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2010 | 32 | 19 | 1,948 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 65 | 2021 | 12 | 7 | 2,059 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,015 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| chT2C-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 1,738 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Marsina's chess games?
353 games by Stefan Marsina, 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 Marsina has played.
What does Stefan Marsina play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Stefan Marsina opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Marsina answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Stefan Marsina play as White?
As White, Stefan Marsina's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 35.7% win rate); London System (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Marsina play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Marsina most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Stefan Marsina's FIDE rating?
Stefan Marsina is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stefan Marsina played?
Our database contains 353 games by Stefan Marsina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 92 draws, 153 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Marsina?
353 games by Stefan Marsina 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.