Prepare against David Hakak Marcal
Brazil · World #79,947 classical · FIDE ID 22795111
When preparing against David Hakak Marcal, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by David Hakak Marcal, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Hakak Marcal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Hakak Marcal 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 | 1,790 | 1,790 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 1,818 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 44.1% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 55.6% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Marcal usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Marcal usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Marcal usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c6 (43% of these games) — Marcal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Marcal usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Marcal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
David Hakak Marcal's chess games
All 34 games by David Hakak Marcal in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Rafael Favarin G. Pimentel | 1,931 | Araraquara Open | D85 |
| Feb 2024 | Jorge Melecsevics | 1,800 | Hebraica Open 32nd | C01 |
| Nov 2022 | Rodrigo Vieira Sandrini | 1,800 | ch-BRA Amateur U1400 | D45 |
| Nov 2022 | Luciana Maria Dos Santos | 1,800 | ch-BRA Amateur U1400 | D53 |
| Feb 2023 | Luigi Zilio Martins De Amorim | 1,800 | 30th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Araraquara Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,688 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1400 | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,933 |
| 28th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,375 |
| 30th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,807 |
| Hebraica Open 32nd | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,796 |
| 31st Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,849 |
| Caxambu Casa do Xadrez Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Hakak Marcal's chess games?
34 games by David Hakak Marcal, from Aug 2022 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 David Hakak Marcal has played.
What does David Hakak Marcal play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, David Hakak Marcal opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Hakak Marcal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Hakak Marcal play as White?
As White, David Hakak Marcal's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Hakak Marcal play as Black?
As Black, David Hakak Marcal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is David Hakak Marcal's FIDE rating?
David Hakak Marcal is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,790 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Hakak Marcal played?
Our database contains 34 games by David Hakak Marcal, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Hakak Marcal?
34 games by David Hakak Marcal 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.