Prepare against Erick Marchand
Sweden · World #13,316 classical · FIDE ID 607193
Our database contains 43 games by Erick Marchand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erick Marchand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erick 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 | 2,124 | 2,217 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,170 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 27.9% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erick Marchand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erick Marchand's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Marchand usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Marchand usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Marchand usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Erick Marchand's chess games
All 43 games by Erick Marchand 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: 12 wins, 18 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Niklas Marklund | 2,170 | chT2-SWE 1011 | A57 |
| Aug 2003 | Rainer Berkemer | 2,104 | 14th Vienna Open | D32 |
| Oct 2004 | Kurt Seiser | 2,074 | ch-Vienna | A90 |
| Aug 2003 | Walter Sepetavc | 2,049 | 14th Vienna Open | D35 |
| Nov 2010 | Patric Larsson | 2,044 | chT2-SWE 1011 | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| Pau | 1989 | 9 | 3 | 2,160 |
| Stockholm All Saints Open | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,112 |
| ch-Vienna | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open 01st | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 2,095 |
| Cannes Open | 1989 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,265 |
| Val Thorens Open | 1990 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erick Marchand's chess games?
43 games by Erick Marchand, 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 Erick Marchand has played.
What does Erick Marchand play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Erick Marchand opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erick Marchand answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Erick Marchand play as White?
As White, Erick Marchand's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erick Marchand play as Black?
As Black, Erick Marchand most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Erick Marchand's FIDE rating?
Erick Marchand is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Erick Marchand played?
Our database contains 43 games by Erick Marchand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 13 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erick Marchand?
43 games by Erick 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.