Prepare against Marc Gollain
France · World #23,071 classical · FIDE ID 603546
Our database contains 223 games by Marc Gollain, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Gollain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Gollain 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 | 2,032 | 2,218 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,043 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,079 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 67 | 72 | 84 | 30.0% |
| As White | 114 | 34 | 39 | 41 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 109 | 33 | 33 | 43 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Gollain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Gollain's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 41.2% | 46.8% |
| c4 | 42 | 36.8% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 21.1% | 52.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Gollain usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gollain usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gollain usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Gollain usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gollain usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Gollain usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 52.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 19 | 39.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 77.1% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Marc Gollain's chess games
All 223 games by Marc Gollain 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: 67 wins, 72 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,420 | Bagneux | E60 |
| Jul 2000 | Guillaume Vallin | 2,399 | 8th Bagneux | C02 |
| Jan 1996 | Hugo Tirard | 2,395 | ch-FRA Accession | B33 |
| Jul 2004 | Pascal Chomet | 2,370 | ch-Paris | C91 |
| Jan 1994 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,365 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,243 |
| Bagneux | 1999 | 27 | 6.5 | 2,118 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,207 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,767 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,192 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Gollain's chess games?
223 games by Marc Gollain, 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 Gollain has played.
What does Marc Gollain play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Marc Gollain opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Gollain answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marc Gollain play as White?
As White, Marc Gollain's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Gollain play as Black?
As Black, Marc Gollain most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Marc Gollain's FIDE rating?
Marc Gollain is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Marc Gollain played?
Our database contains 223 games by Marc Gollain, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 72 draws, 84 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Gollain?
223 games by Marc Gollain 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.