Prepare against Hakan Marcus
Sweden · World #28,935 classical · FIDE ID 1703684
When preparing against Hakan Marcus, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 30 games by Hakan Marcus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hakan Marcus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hakan Marcus 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 | 1,992 | 2,199 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 23.3% |
| As White | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hakan Marcus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hakan Marcus's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Marcus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Marcus usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Marcus usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Marcus usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Marcus usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Hakan Marcus's chess games
All 30 games by Hakan Marcus in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 7 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Dan Uddenfeldt | 2,388 | SWE Cup | A07 |
| Jan 1994 | Helge Nordahl | 2,245 | Gausdal Int | B95 |
| Jan 1994 | Thore Angqvist | 2,245 | Stockholm Open 2 | B52 |
| Sep 2023 | Adolf Denk | 2,186 | WchT Seniors 50 | A38 |
| Oct 2016 | Michael Backman | 2,097 | chT-SWE 1617 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,968 |
| Stockholm Open 2 | 1994 | 6 | 3 | 2,270 |
| SWE Cup | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,171 |
| Gausdal Int | 1994 | 4 | 1 | 2,182 |
| chT-SWE 1617 | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,142 |
| European Senior Team Championships 2026 | Senior 50+ | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,835 |
| chT2-SWE 0910 | 2009 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hakan Marcus's chess games?
30 games by Hakan Marcus, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Hakan Marcus has played.
What does Hakan Marcus play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Hakan Marcus opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hakan Marcus answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Hakan Marcus play as White?
As White, Hakan Marcus's most-played openings in our database are: London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hakan Marcus play as Black?
As Black, Hakan Marcus most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Hakan Marcus's FIDE rating?
Hakan Marcus is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Hakan Marcus played?
Our database contains 30 games by Hakan Marcus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hakan Marcus?
30 games by Hakan Marcus 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.