Prepare against Georges Marechal
Belgium · World #95,681 classical · FIDE ID 202339
When preparing against Georges Marechal, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 36 games by Georges Marechal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georges Marechal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georges Marechal 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 | 1,742 | 1,969 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,688 | 1,800 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,765 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 13.9% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georges Marechal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georges Marechal's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Marechal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Marechal usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Marechal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Marechal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 90.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Georges Marechal's chess games
All 36 games by Georges Marechal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 5 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Gerard Kastelein | 1,802 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B01 |
| Jun 2014 | Richard Orbons | 1,758 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,678 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,531 |
| 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2001 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,968 |
| Roux CREC Open | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,773 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 3 | 0 | 2,025 |
| Charleroi Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,894 |
| 5th Lille Luce Open | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,985 |
| 7th Lille Luce Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,664 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georges Marechal's chess games?
36 games by Georges Marechal, from Jul 2008 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 Georges Marechal has played.
What does Georges Marechal play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Georges Marechal opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georges Marechal answers 1...c6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Georges Marechal play as White?
As White, Georges Marechal's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georges Marechal play as Black?
As Black, Georges Marechal most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Georges Marechal's FIDE rating?
Georges Marechal is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,688 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Georges Marechal played?
Our database contains 36 games by Georges Marechal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (13.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georges Marechal?
36 games by Georges Marechal 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.