Prepare against Marc De Balmann
France · World #12,678 classical · FIDE ID 26041383
Our database contains 44 games by Marc De Balmann, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc De Balmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc De Balmann 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 | 2,133 | 2,237 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,139 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,178 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 8 | 11 | 25 | 18.2% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc De Balmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc De Balmann's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 56.5% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 43.5% | 15.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Balmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Balmann usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Balmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 15.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Balmann usually continues g3 (10.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Balmann usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Balmann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Marc De Balmann's chess games
All 44 games by Marc De Balmann in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Timothee Heinz | 2,349 | FRA-chT Top 16 Basse | E65 |
| Jul 2012 | Patrice Gretry | 2,016 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | A69 |
| Jul 2012 | Victor Doebele | 1,998 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | E98 |
| Jul 2011 | Medhat Mousa | 1,873 | 86th Paris Open B | E61 |
| May 2013 | Maxime Nicolazo | 1,861 | ch-FRA U20 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U20 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 2,165 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,054 |
| TCh-FRA Top 16 Basse | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,143 |
| FRA-chT Top 16 Basse | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,283 |
| 10th Noisiel Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,275 |
| Clichy Rapid Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2,013 |
| 86th Paris Open B | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc De Balmann's chess games?
44 games by Marc De Balmann, from May 2011 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 Marc De Balmann has played.
What does Marc De Balmann play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Marc De Balmann opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc De Balmann answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marc De Balmann play as White?
As White, Marc De Balmann's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc De Balmann play as Black?
As Black, Marc De Balmann most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marc De Balmann's FIDE rating?
Marc De Balmann is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Marc De Balmann played?
Our database contains 44 games by Marc De Balmann, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc De Balmann?
44 games by Marc De Balmann 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.