Prepare against Bruno Marzolf
France · World #20,689 classical · FIDE ID 619728
Our database contains 208 games by Bruno Marzolf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Marzolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Marzolf 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 | 2,051 | 2,279 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 78 | 52 | 78 | 37.5% |
| As White | 97 | 40 | 24 | 33 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 111 | 38 | 28 | 45 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Marzolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Marzolf's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 86.6% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 10.3% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Marzolf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Marzolf usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Marzolf usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Marzolf usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Marzolf usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Marzolf usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 78.8% | 43.9% |
| c6 | 11 | 21.2% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 83.8% | 43.5% |
| f5 | 6 | 16.2% | 83.3% |
Bruno Marzolf's chess games
All 208 games by Bruno Marzolf 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: 78 wins, 52 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A99 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Krzysztof Pytel | 2,400 | 3rd Rochefort Open | D02 |
| Feb 2004 | Marc Santo-Roman | 2,394 | 3rd Rochefort Open | C63 |
| Jul 2010 | Liuben Spassov | 2,376 | Rennes Open | B19 |
| Jan 1989 | Zoran S Ilic | 2,375 | 8th Lesneven Open | D37 |
| Nov 2000 | Grigory Bogdanovich | 2,375 | Oberliga Baden 0001 | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,267 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,373 |
| chT1B-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,311 |
| 24th Metz Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,146 |
| Oberliga Baden 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,316 |
| 29th Metz Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,277 |
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Marzolf's chess games?
208 games by Bruno Marzolf, 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 Bruno Marzolf has played.
What does Bruno Marzolf play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Bruno Marzolf opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Marzolf answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Bruno Marzolf play as White?
As White, Bruno Marzolf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Marzolf play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Marzolf most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Bruno Marzolf's FIDE rating?
Bruno Marzolf is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Bruno Marzolf played?
Our database contains 208 games by Bruno Marzolf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 52 draws, 78 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Marzolf?
208 games by Bruno Marzolf 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.