Prepare against Franck Marini
France · World #114,900 classical · FIDE ID 26044188
When preparing against Franck Marini, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Franck Marini, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franck Marini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franck Marini 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 | 1,688 | 1,745 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,672 | 1,739 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 31.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franck Marini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franck Marini's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Marini usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Marini usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Marini usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Franck Marini's chess games
All 32 games by Franck Marini in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D69 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Adeline Romain | 1,710 | 6th Blagny Open | D30 |
| Dec 2017 | Jean-Yves Leclere | 1,695 | 14th Charleville Mezieres Open | A76 |
| Dec 2017 | Francois Fauchart | 1,685 | 14th Charleville Mezieres Open | D45 |
| Jan 2014 | Andre Louis | 1,682 | Charleville Mezieres Open 11th | C02 |
| Jan 2014 | Georges Recloux | 1,562 | 6th Blagny Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Charleville Mezieres Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,741 |
| Charleville Mezieres Open 11th | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,699 |
| 3rd Blagny Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,515 |
| 4th Blagny Open | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,422 |
| 6th Blagny Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franck Marini's chess games?
32 games by Franck Marini, from Sep 2011 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 Franck Marini has played.
What does Franck Marini play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Franck Marini opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franck Marini answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Franck Marini play as White?
As White, Franck Marini's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franck Marini play as Black?
As Black, Franck Marini most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Franck Marini's FIDE rating?
Franck Marini is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess, 1,672 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,745 (May 2024).
How many games has Franck Marini played?
Our database contains 32 games by Franck Marini, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franck Marini?
32 games by Franck Marini 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.