Prepare against Anais Marchal
Belgium · World #115,416 classical · FIDE ID 236209
When preparing against Anais Marchal, 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 31 games by Anais Marchal, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anais Marchal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anais Marchal 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 | 1,686 | 1,707 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,595 | 1,669 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,636 | 1,636 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 22.6% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anais Marchal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anais Marchal's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Marchal usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Marchal usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Marchal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Anais Marchal's chess games
All 31 games by Anais Marchal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 7 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Ivo Shimwa | 1,522 | ch-BEL U20 | C45 |
| Apr 2014 | Arne De Geeter | 1,300 | ch-BEL U16 | C45 |
| Apr 2015 | Felix Wertz | 1,150 | ch-BEL U18 | C47 |
| Apr 2014 | Sibe Bleuze | 977 | ch-BEL U16 | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U16 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,358 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2011 | 8 | 1 | – |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,492 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anais Marchal's chess games?
31 games by Anais Marchal, from Sep 2013 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 Anais Marchal has played.
What does Anais Marchal play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Anais Marchal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anais Marchal answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Anais Marchal play as White?
As White, Anais Marchal's most-played openings in our database are: Three Knights Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anais Marchal play as Black?
As Black, Anais Marchal most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Anais Marchal's FIDE rating?
Anais Marchal is currently rated 1,686 in classical chess, 1,595 in rapid and 1,636 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,707 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Anais Marchal played?
Our database contains 31 games by Anais Marchal, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anais Marchal?
31 games by Anais Marchal 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.