Prepare against Marc Erwich
IM · NLD · World #2,465 classical · FIDE ID 1007130
When preparing against Marc Erwich, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.8% over 31 games.
Our database contains 480 games by Marc Erwich, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marc Erwich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Erwich 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 | 2,361 | 2,425 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 480 | 204 | 155 | 121 | 42.5% |
| As White | 227 | 99 | 77 | 51 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 253 | 105 | 78 | 70 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Erwich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Erwich's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 94.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Erwich usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Erwich usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Erwich usually continues d4 (57.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Erwich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Erwich usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Erwich usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 117 | 94.4% | 60.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 85.5% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 13.3% | 54.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Marc Erwich's chess games
All 480 games by Marc Erwich in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 204 wins, 155 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 31 | 14/7/10 | 45.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 31 | 8/9/14 | 25.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| E17 | English Opening | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Vladislav Tkachiev | 2,633 | chT-NED 0102 Playoff | E12 |
| Oct 2004 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,543 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C56 |
| Mar 2011 | Todor Todorov | 2,487 | chT-BEL 1011 | B32 |
| Nov 2006 | Maarten Solleveld | 2,479 | chT-NED 0607 | A37 |
| Mar 2012 | Twan Burg | 2,467 | Oberliga NRW 1112 | B59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 27 | 14 | 2,368 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2000 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-EU U12 | 1998 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,272 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2004 | 18 | 10 | 2,415 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2002 | 18 | 14 | 2,402 |
| Dieren Open | 2002 | 18 | 8 | 2,186 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2002 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-NED U12 | 1995 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Erwich's chess games?
480 games by Marc Erwich, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Erwich has played.
What does Marc Erwich play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Marc Erwich opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Erwich answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Marc Erwich play as White?
As White, Marc Erwich's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Erwich play as Black?
As Black, Marc Erwich most often plays: Indian Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 253 games.
What is Marc Erwich's FIDE rating?
Marc Erwich is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (May 2012).
How many games has Marc Erwich played?
Our database contains 480 games by Marc Erwich, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 155 draws, 121 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Erwich?
480 games by Marc Erwich 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.