Prepare against Marc Anciaux
Belgium · World #27,772 classical · FIDE ID 201596
Our database contains 47 games by Marc Anciaux, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marc Anciaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Anciaux 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 | 1,999 | 2,209 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 2,138 | Oct 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,103 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 25.5% |
| As White | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Anciaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Anciaux's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 84.6% | 29.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 29.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Anciaux usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Anciaux usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Anciaux usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Anciaux usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Anciaux usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Marc Anciaux's chess games
All 47 games by Marc Anciaux 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D76 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1989 | Johan Goormachtigh | 2,314 | ch-BEL | B83 |
| Aug 2019 | Warre De Waele | 2,225 | Charleroi Open | A45 |
| Jan 1990 | Pascal Vandevoort | 2,205 | ch-BEL | A14 |
| Jul 1989 | Thierry Van Houtte | 2,182 | ch-BEL | C50 |
| Jul 1989 | Dominique Campanella | 2,153 | ch-BEL | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 1990 | 26 | 7.5 | 2,103 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-BEL Series A | 1988 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 15th Ghent Open | 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1,805 |
| ch-CHARLEROI | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1,776 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2002 | 1 | 1 | 2,486 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Anciaux's chess games?
47 games by Marc Anciaux, 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 Marc Anciaux has played.
What does Marc Anciaux play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Marc Anciaux opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Anciaux answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marc Anciaux play as White?
As White, Marc Anciaux's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Anciaux play as Black?
As Black, Marc Anciaux most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marc Anciaux's FIDE rating?
Marc Anciaux is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Marc Anciaux played?
Our database contains 47 games by Marc Anciaux, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Anciaux?
47 games by Marc Anciaux 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.