Prepare against Vladimir Mrva
FM · Slovakia · World #52,321 classical · FIDE ID 14900173
When preparing against Vladimir Mrva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 5.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 646 games by Vladimir Mrva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Mrva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Mrva 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 | 2,040 | 2,190 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,175 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,152 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 646 | 203 | 260 | 183 | 31.4% |
| As White | 328 | 115 | 123 | 90 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 318 | 88 | 137 | 93 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Mrva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Mrva's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 327 | 99.7% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mrva usually continues Nf3 (50.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mrva usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mrva usually continues d4 (55.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Mrva usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 132 | 89.8% | 48.9% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 10.2% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 98.9% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Mrva's chess games
All 646 games by Vladimir Mrva 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: 203 wins, 260 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 50 | 21/23/6 | 42.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 44 | 24/9/11 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 42 | 14/19/9 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 41 | 8/21/12 | 19.5% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 31 | 7/12/12 | 22.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 50 | 10/27/13 | 20.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 10/14/5 | 34.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 1/9/8 | 5.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Igor Gazik | 2,380 | chT-SVK 9596 | C49 |
| Oct 2000 | Viktor Nikolaevich Volodin | 2,367 | Tatry Open | E18 |
| Jun 2004 | Jaromir Bednar | 2,362 | ch-SVK | C90 |
| Jan 1992 | Marian Kantorik | 2,360 | chT-CSR | B03 |
| Oct 2004 | Stanislav Vlcek | 2,319 | Tatry Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2018 | 78 | 42 | 2,213 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,203 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 2,142 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
| chT-CSR | 1992 | 13 | 5 | 2,253 |
| chT-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 11 | 7 | 2,375 |
| chT-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Mrva's chess games?
646 games by Vladimir Mrva, 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 Vladimir Mrva has played.
What does Vladimir Mrva play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Vladimir Mrva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Mrva answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Mrva play as White?
As White, Vladimir Mrva's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (44 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (42 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Mrva play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Mrva most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (50 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (18 games, 5.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Vladimir Mrva's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Mrva is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Vladimir Mrva played?
Our database contains 646 games by Vladimir Mrva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 260 draws, 183 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Mrva?
646 games by Vladimir Mrva 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.