Prepare against Calix Marchand
FM · Canada · World #4,059 classical · FIDE ID 2640856
When preparing against Calix Marchand, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 229 games by Calix Marchand, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Calix Marchand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Calix Marchand 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 | 2,301 | 2,301 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,079 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 104 | 26 | 99 | 45.4% |
| As White | 115 | 57 | 14 | 44 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 114 | 47 | 12 | 55 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Calix Marchand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Calix Marchand's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 46.1% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 28 | 24.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 13.9% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 9.6% | 45.5% |
| b3 | 5 | 4.3% | 40.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Marchand usually continues c3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Marchand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Marchand usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Marchand usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Marchand usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Marchand usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 44.0% | 38.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 20.0% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 12.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 17.5% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Calix Marchand's chess games
All 229 games by Calix Marchand in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Aug 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: 104 wins, 26 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E68 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Kayden Troff | 2,484 | Titled Tue Late | A16 |
| Apr 2025 | Jakub Seemann | 2,471 | Titled Tue Early | E60 |
| Jul 2026 | Noritsyn,N | 2,458 | Canadian Open 2026 | B22 |
| Apr 2025 | Nikita Matinian | 2,420 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Mar 2025 | Evgeny Degtiarev | 2,387 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 103 | 47.5 | 2,216 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,029 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,361 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,311 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,031 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,000 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,121 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Calix Marchand's chess games?
229 games by Calix Marchand, from Sep 2022 to Aug 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 Calix Marchand has played.
What does Calix Marchand play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Calix Marchand opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Calix Marchand answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Calix Marchand play as White?
As White, Calix Marchand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Colle System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Calix Marchand play as Black?
As Black, Calix Marchand most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Calix Marchand's FIDE rating?
Calix Marchand is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Calix Marchand played?
Our database contains 229 games by Calix Marchand, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 26 draws, 99 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Calix Marchand?
229 games by Calix Marchand 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.