Prepare against Andy Marechal
FM · Belgium · World #3,771 classical · FIDE ID 202355
When preparing against Andy Marechal, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 16.2% over 37 games.
Our database contains 510 games by Andy Marechal, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andy Marechal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andy Marechal 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 | 2,310 | 2,361 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,310 | 2,376 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,356 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 510 | 157 | 201 | 152 | 30.8% |
| As White | 255 | 85 | 110 | 60 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 255 | 72 | 91 | 92 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andy Marechal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andy Marechal's side.
First moves as White (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 230 | 90.2% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 15 | 5.9% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.7% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Marechal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Marechal usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Marechal usually continues d4 (55.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Marechal usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Marechal usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Marechal usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 94 | 77.0% | 38.8% |
| g6 | 23 | 18.9% | 71.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 50.0% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 25.0% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 15 | 17.9% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Andy Marechal's chess games
All 510 games by Andy Marechal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 157 wins, 201 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 92 | 24/44/24 | 26.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 11/11/6 | 39.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 50 | 26/15/9 | 52.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 42 | 9/20/13 | 21.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 37 | 6/13/18 | 16.2% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A94 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2002 | Jacob Murey | 2,487 | 20th Metz Open | B24 |
| Aug 2006 | Danial Saiboulatov | 2,431 | Charleroi 5th | C05 |
| Jul 2004 | Eddy Van Beers | 2,406 | ch-BEL | B30 |
| Nov 2011 | Christian Braun | 2,392 | chT-BEL 1112 | A04 |
| Sep 2010 | Dharma Tjiam | 2,385 | chT-BEL 1011 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2004 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,338 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2003 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,211 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| Wch U18 | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,191 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,360 |
| chT-BEL 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-I | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,298 |
| 01st Rosny sous Bois | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andy Marechal's chess games?
510 games by Andy Marechal, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Andy Marechal has played.
What does Andy Marechal play on the first move as White?
Across 255 games with White in our database, Andy Marechal opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andy Marechal answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Andy Marechal play as White?
As White, Andy Marechal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (92 games, 26.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 255 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andy Marechal play as Black?
As Black, Andy Marechal most often plays: Modern Defense (50 games, 52.0% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (37 games, 16.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Andy Marechal's FIDE rating?
Andy Marechal is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,310 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (May 2014).
How many games has Andy Marechal played?
Our database contains 510 games by Andy Marechal, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 201 draws, 152 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andy Marechal?
510 games by Andy Marechal 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.