Prepare against Darius Marzisch
DEU · World #90,629 classical · FIDE ID 12997480
When preparing against Darius Marzisch, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 93 games by Darius Marzisch, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Darius Marzisch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darius Marzisch 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 | 1,757 | 1,794 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,792 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 39 | 26 | 28 | 41.9% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 45 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darius Marzisch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darius Marzisch's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Marzisch usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Marzisch usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Marzisch usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 67.7% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 32.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 77.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Darius Marzisch's chess games
All 93 games by Darius Marzisch in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 39 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Matthias Schmekel | 1,938 | Mecklenburg VP Landesliga Ost 1920 | B33 |
| Mar 2020 | Thomas Hantel | 1,808 | Mecklenburg VP Landesliga Ost 1920 | E14 |
| Feb 2016 | Aaron Bress | 1,706 | Mecklenburg VP U12 | B76 |
| Jun 2021 | Peter Moeller | 1,666 | ch-Mecklenburg VP Open | A82 |
| Apr 2022 | Egon Moritz | 1,650 | ch-NEU B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 22 | 9 | 1,376 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,233 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U14 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,493 |
| ch-NEU B | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,680 |
| Mecklenburg VP U12 | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,501 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U10 | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,150 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Youth | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,376 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,612 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darius Marzisch's chess games?
93 games by Darius Marzisch, from Nov 2014 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 Darius Marzisch has played.
What does Darius Marzisch play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Darius Marzisch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darius Marzisch answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Darius Marzisch play as White?
As White, Darius Marzisch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darius Marzisch play as Black?
As Black, Darius Marzisch most often plays: French Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Darius Marzisch's FIDE rating?
Darius Marzisch is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Darius Marzisch played?
Our database contains 93 games by Darius Marzisch, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darius Marzisch?
93 games by Darius Marzisch 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.