Prepare against Marc Ghannoum
FM · Canada · World #5,797 classical · FIDE ID 2601273
Our database contains 125 games by Marc Ghannoum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Ghannoum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Ghannoum 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 | 2,252 | 2,290 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,234 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 49 | 29 | 47 | 39.2% |
| As White | 65 | 30 | 14 | 21 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 19 | 15 | 26 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Ghannoum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Ghannoum's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 80.0% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 20.0% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ghannoum usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ghannoum usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ghannoum usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ghannoum usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ghannoum usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ghannoum usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 88.5% | 52.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Marc Ghannoum's chess games
All 125 games by Marc Ghannoum 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: 49 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Luke J McShane | 2,438 | Oz.com qual blitz | B23 |
| Apr 2017 | Stefan Pogosyan | 2,387 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | C02 |
| Feb 2025 | Csaba Csiszar | 2,378 | World Senior Teams +50 | B30 |
| Mar 2000 | Bernhard Stillger | 2,359 | Oz.com qual blitz | C10 |
| Mar 2000 | Alper Olcayoz | 2,339 | Oz.com qual blitz | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Inv | 1993 | 18 | 7 | 2,241 |
| ch-Quebec Intercoll | 1992 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,944 |
| Gausdal IM Open A | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,119 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,302 |
| ch-CAN closed | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,343 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,440 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,422 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Ghannoum's chess games?
125 games by Marc Ghannoum, 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 Ghannoum has played.
What does Marc Ghannoum play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Marc Ghannoum opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Ghannoum answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Marc Ghannoum play as White?
As White, Marc Ghannoum's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Ghannoum play as Black?
As Black, Marc Ghannoum most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Marc Ghannoum's FIDE rating?
Marc Ghannoum is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Marc Ghannoum played?
Our database contains 125 games by Marc Ghannoum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Ghannoum?
125 games by Marc Ghannoum 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.