Prepare against Gregory Maraite
Belgium · World #13,872 classical · FIDE ID 260479
When preparing against Gregory Maraite, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 63 games by Gregory Maraite, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregory Maraite's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregory Maraite 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 | 2,117 | 2,133 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,088 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,178 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 31 | 9 | 23 | 49.2% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 51.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregory Maraite's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregory Maraite's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 90.0% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Maraite usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Maraite usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Maraite usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Maraite usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Maraite usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
Gregory Maraite's chess games
All 63 games by Gregory Maraite in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 31 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Pieter Claesen | 2,371 | ch-BEL Open | B14 |
| Aug 2010 | Clement Houriez | 2,259 | Charleroi Open | E39 |
| Apr 2009 | Tieme Verlinde | 2,201 | ch-BEL U20 | A04 |
| Jul 2008 | Marcel Thirion | 2,198 | ch-BEL Open | C51 |
| Apr 2009 | Stief Gijsen | 2,140 | ch-BEL U20 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2009 | 20 | 12 | 2,167 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,306 |
| ch-BEL U20/U18 | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| Charleroi Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,113 |
| chT-BEL 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 4 | 2,018 |
| 5th Charleroi Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,737 |
| chT-BEL 1213 | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,565 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregory Maraite's chess games?
63 games by Gregory Maraite, from Oct 2006 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 Gregory Maraite has played.
What does Gregory Maraite play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Gregory Maraite opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregory Maraite answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Gregory Maraite play as White?
As White, Gregory Maraite's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregory Maraite play as Black?
As Black, Gregory Maraite most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Gregory Maraite's FIDE rating?
Gregory Maraite is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Gregory Maraite played?
Our database contains 63 games by Gregory Maraite, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregory Maraite?
63 games by Gregory Maraite 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.