Prepare against Jonas Marach
DEU · World #87,533 classical · FIDE ID 1270493
When preparing against Jonas Marach, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 58 games by Jonas Marach, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonas Marach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonas Marach 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 | 1,766 | 1,777 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 25.9% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonas Marach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonas Marach's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 67.9% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 32.1% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Marach usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Marach usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Marach usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Marach usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Marach usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Marach usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 58.8% | 15.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Jonas Marach's chess games
All 58 games by Jonas Marach in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Bjoern Neumann | 1,810 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | D05 |
| Dec 2011 | Lars Nonnenmacher | 1,786 | chT-GER Nord-West U20 1112 | B02 |
| Jan 2010 | Jascha Bonacic | 1,764 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | C70 |
| Sep 2013 | Nguyen Gia Luat Thieu | 1,692 | chT-GER North U16 | D31 |
| Sep 2012 | Jari Reuker | 1,690 | chT-GER North U14 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 21 | 8.5 | 1,567 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 931 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,544 |
| chT-GER North U14 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,531 |
| chT-GER North U16 | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,623 |
| chT-GER Nord-West U20 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonas Marach's chess games?
58 games by Jonas Marach, from May 2022 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 Jonas Marach has played.
What does Jonas Marach play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Jonas Marach opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonas Marach answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jonas Marach play as White?
As White, Jonas Marach's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonas Marach play as Black?
As Black, Jonas Marach most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Jonas Marach's FIDE rating?
Jonas Marach is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jonas Marach played?
Our database contains 58 games by Jonas Marach, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonas Marach?
58 games by Jonas Marach 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.