Prepare against Zdenko Marko
Slovakia · World #127,370 classical · FIDE ID 14917351
When preparing against Zdenko Marko, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Zdenko Marko, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenko Marko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenko Marko 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 | 1,654 | 1,688 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 4 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenko Marko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenko Marko's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Marko usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Marko usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Marko usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Zdenko Marko's chess games
All 40 games by Zdenko Marko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Milan Makuch | 1,862 | chT3B2-SVK 1617 | D66 |
| Feb 2019 | Jan Huska | 1,715 | chT3B2-SVK 1819 | D00 |
| Nov 2021 | Milan Krisko | 1,699 | chT3B2-SVK 2122 | C41 |
| Nov 2015 | Jakub Gazik | 1,589 | chT3B2-SVK 1516 | C50 |
| Feb 2020 | Greta Kapolkova | 1,486 | chT3B2-SVK 1920 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B2-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,392 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,450 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,324 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,258 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 0 | 1,377 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,134 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,459 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenko Marko's chess games?
40 games by Zdenko Marko, from Jan 2016 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 Zdenko Marko has played.
What does Zdenko Marko play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Zdenko Marko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenko Marko answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zdenko Marko play as White?
As White, Zdenko Marko's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenko Marko play as Black?
As Black, Zdenko Marko most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Zdenko Marko's FIDE rating?
Zdenko Marko is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,688 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Zdenko Marko played?
Our database contains 40 games by Zdenko Marko, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenko Marko?
40 games by Zdenko Marko 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.