Prepare against Adrian Marcovici
Israel · World #83,929 classical · FIDE ID 2801175
When preparing against Adrian Marcovici, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Adrian Marcovici, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Marcovici's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Marcovici 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 | 1,777 | 2,194 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 2,100 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 2,062 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 16 | 27 | 32 | 21.3% |
| As White | 38 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 18.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Marcovici's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Marcovici's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 32.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Marcovici usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Marcovici usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Marcovici usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Adrian Marcovici's chess games
All 75 games by Adrian Marcovici 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: 16 wins, 27 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Dimo Werner | 2,390 | Luxembourg Open 28th | D09 |
| Nov 2018 | Thor Geir Harestad | 2,239 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | B80 |
| Nov 2018 | Bent Sorensen | 2,103 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | C03 |
| Nov 2018 | Vidar Taksrud | 2,038 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | D37 |
| Apr 2019 | Eero Wilen | 2,028 | 19th ch-EU Seniors 65 | C86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,008 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,121 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,034 |
| Rzeszow Open | 1977 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,257 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
| chT-ROM | 1992 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-ROM A Liga | 1981 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Marcovici's chess games?
75 games by Adrian Marcovici, 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 Adrian Marcovici has played.
What does Adrian Marcovici play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Adrian Marcovici opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Marcovici answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Adrian Marcovici play as White?
As White, Adrian Marcovici's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Marcovici play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Marcovici most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Adrian Marcovici's FIDE rating?
Adrian Marcovici is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Adrian Marcovici played?
Our database contains 75 games by Adrian Marcovici, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 27 draws, 32 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Marcovici?
75 games by Adrian Marcovici 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.