Prepare against Cyril Marcelin
GM · France · World #1,243 classical · FIDE ID 607274
Our database contains 880 games by Cyril Marcelin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cyril Marcelin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyril Marcelin 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 | 2,429 | 2,514 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,459 | 2,459 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,436 | 2,461 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 880 | 302 | 367 | 211 | 34.3% |
| As White | 441 | 186 | 176 | 79 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 439 | 116 | 191 | 132 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cyril Marcelin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cyril Marcelin's side.
First moves as White (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 43.5% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 189 | 42.9% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 33 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 5.9% | 65.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Marcelin usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Marcelin usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Marcelin usually continues d4 (60.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Marcelin usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Marcelin usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Marcelin usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 100 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 60 | 27.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 25 | 11.4% | 56.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 4.5% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.1% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 65 | 45.5% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 30.8% | 48.9% |
| f5 | 20 | 14.0% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.8% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
Cyril Marcelin's chess games
All 880 games by Cyril Marcelin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 302 wins, 367 draws, 211 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 10/20/2 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/12/5 | 46.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 28 | 11/14/3 | 39.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 42 | 8/23/11 | 19.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 3/11/13 | 11.1% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 0/9/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Alexei Shirov | 2,726 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | C67 |
| Aug 2002 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,653 | ch-FRA | B30 |
| May 2007 | Oleg Korneev | 2,606 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | B01 |
| May 2017 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,595 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C01 |
| Jun 2023 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,587 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 78 | 35.5 | 2,419 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 37 | 19.5 | 2,401 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2004 | 35 | 19.5 | 2,333 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2024 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,509 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2010 | 25 | 14 | 2,521 |
| Bois Colombes Masters | 2004 | 18 | 10 | 2,471 |
| Munich OIS Open | 2008 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,514 |
| chB-FRA | 2006 | 17 | 9 | 2,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyril Marcelin's chess games?
880 games by Cyril Marcelin, from Apr 2003 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 Cyril Marcelin has played.
What does Cyril Marcelin play on the first move as White?
Across 441 games with White in our database, Cyril Marcelin opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyril Marcelin answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Cyril Marcelin play as White?
As White, Cyril Marcelin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 441 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyril Marcelin play as Black?
As Black, Cyril Marcelin most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (42 games, 19.0% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 439 games.
What is Cyril Marcelin's FIDE rating?
Cyril Marcelin is currently rated 2,429 in classical chess, 2,459 in rapid and 2,436 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,514 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Cyril Marcelin played?
Our database contains 880 games by Cyril Marcelin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 302 wins, 367 draws, 211 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyril Marcelin?
880 games by Cyril Marcelin 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.