Prepare against Marc Fourcart
France · World #98,778 classical · FIDE ID 652016
When preparing against Marc Fourcart, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 87 games by Marc Fourcart, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Fourcart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Fourcart 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 | 1,733 | 1,775 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,647 | 1,732 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,695 | 1,755 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 33 | 17 | 37 | 37.9% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Fourcart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Fourcart's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 60.0% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 15 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Fourcart usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Fourcart usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Fourcart usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Fourcart usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Fourcart usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Fourcart usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 65.2% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 34.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 63.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Marc Fourcart's chess games
All 87 games by Marc Fourcart in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 33 wins, 17 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Alain Raulet | 1,932 | chT4-FRA 1314 | D71 |
| Jul 2006 | Gerard Marchat | 1,929 | 32nd Val Thorens Open | D05 |
| Oct 2013 | Jean-Marie Crepaux | 1,860 | chT4-FRA 1314 | B76 |
| Apr 2014 | Michel Masera | 1,854 | chT4-FRA 1314 | A48 |
| Jul 2007 | Alain Goubet | 1,853 | 33rd Val Thorens Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ardennes 0102 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 1,718 |
| 5th Charleville Mezieres Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,666 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,557 |
| 9th Rouen Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,421 |
| chT4-FRA 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| chT4-FRA | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| chT4-FRA 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
| chT4-FRA 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Fourcart's chess games?
87 games by Marc Fourcart, from Oct 2006 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 Fourcart has played.
What does Marc Fourcart play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Marc Fourcart opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Fourcart answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Marc Fourcart play as White?
As White, Marc Fourcart's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Fourcart play as Black?
As Black, Marc Fourcart most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Marc Fourcart's FIDE rating?
Marc Fourcart is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,647 in rapid and 1,695 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Marc Fourcart played?
Our database contains 87 games by Marc Fourcart, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 17 draws, 37 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Fourcart?
87 games by Marc Fourcart 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.