Prepare against Marc Geenen
FM · Belgium · World #8,910 classical · FIDE ID 200085
Our database contains 654 games by Marc Geenen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Geenen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Geenen 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 | 2,187 | 2,356 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,287 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 654 | 140 | 371 | 143 | 21.4% |
| As White | 334 | 77 | 191 | 66 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 320 | 63 | 180 | 77 | 19.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Geenen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Geenen's side.
First moves as White (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 334 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Geenen usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Geenen usually continues d4 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Geenen usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 120 | 95.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 52.5% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 56 | 45.9% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Marc Geenen's chess games
All 654 games by Marc Geenen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 140 wins, 371 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 67 | 18/34/15 | 26.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 54 | 11/37/6 | 20.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 4/18/7 | 13.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 5/13/7 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 4/12/6 | 18.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 1/8/9 | 5.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 1/10/3 | 7.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,630 | Genova Ducale Open | D01 |
| Jan 1986 | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 2,515 | OHRA-B | B12 |
| Jan 1990 | Tibor Karolyi | 2,440 | Iclicki Masters | E95 |
| Oct 1998 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,410 | Olympiad-33 | D02 |
| Dec 1999 | Norbert Sommerbauer | 2,401 | 12th chT-EU | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2006 | 54 | 32.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-EU rapid | 1997 | 13 | 1 | 2,121 |
| Charleroi Open | 2017 | 13 | 8 | 2,219 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2000 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,367 |
| chT-BEL 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,202 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,351 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Geenen's chess games?
654 games by Marc Geenen, from Apr 2003 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 Geenen has played.
What does Marc Geenen play on the first move as White?
Across 334 games with White in our database, Marc Geenen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Geenen answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Marc Geenen play as White?
As White, Marc Geenen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 26.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (54 games, 20.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 334 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Geenen play as Black?
As Black, Marc Geenen most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 13.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (25 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 320 games.
What is Marc Geenen's FIDE rating?
Marc Geenen is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Marc Geenen played?
Our database contains 654 games by Marc Geenen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 371 draws, 143 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Geenen?
654 games by Marc Geenen 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.