Prepare against Arno Marcussen
Sweden · World #10,764 classical · FIDE ID 1718819
Our database contains 66 games by Arno Marcussen, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arno Marcussen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arno Marcussen 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 | 2,158 | 2,185 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,164 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,159 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 27 | 15 | 24 | 40.9% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 17 | 7 | 17 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arno Marcussen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arno Marcussen's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Marcussen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Marcussen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Marcussen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Marcussen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Marcussen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
Arno Marcussen's chess games
All 66 games by Arno Marcussen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Can Ertan | 2,365 | TCh-SWE Elitserien | B30 |
| Oct 1998 | Daniel Ronneland | 2,325 | chT-SWE 9899 | A55 |
| Jan 2000 | Mats Welin | 2,286 | chT-SWE 9900 | B45 |
| Jan 1992 | Thore Angqvist | 2,235 | ch-SWE Open | B30 |
| Feb 2011 | Kent Angskog | 2,228 | chT2-SWE 1011 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
| chT-SWE 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
| ch-SWE Open | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| chT-SWE 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,443 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,244 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,120 |
| chT2-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 2,008 |
| Rallar Open | 1992 | 5 | 2 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arno Marcussen's chess games?
66 games by Arno Marcussen, from May 2012 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 Arno Marcussen has played.
What does Arno Marcussen play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Arno Marcussen opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arno Marcussen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Arno Marcussen play as White?
As White, Arno Marcussen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arno Marcussen play as Black?
As Black, Arno Marcussen most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Arno Marcussen's FIDE rating?
Arno Marcussen is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Arno Marcussen played?
Our database contains 66 games by Arno Marcussen, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arno Marcussen?
66 games by Arno Marcussen 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.