Prepare against Marc Grill
France · World #11,989 classical · FIDE ID 611298
Our database contains 147 games by Marc Grill, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Grill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Grill 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 | 2,141 | 2,213 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,179 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 52 | 44 | 51 | 35.4% |
| As White | 70 | 30 | 21 | 19 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 77 | 22 | 23 | 32 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Grill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Grill's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 81.4% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 15.7% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Grill usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Grill usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Grill usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Grill usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Grill usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 64.9% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 9 | 24.3% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 65.4% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
Marc Grill's chess games
All 147 games by Marc Grill 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: 52 wins, 44 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Joseph Sanchez | 2,435 | Villeneuve Tolosane Open | B33 |
| Nov 2008 | Christopher Debray | 2,388 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | E33 |
| Nov 2010 | Pascal Chomet | 2,331 | chT1-FRA 1011 | A07 |
| Feb 2007 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,294 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | E11 |
| Mar 2009 | Manouk Borzakian | 2,273 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,118 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-A | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,184 |
| 19th Sautron Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,998 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,085 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Grill's chess games?
147 games by Marc Grill, 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 Grill has played.
What does Marc Grill play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Marc Grill opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Grill answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Marc Grill play as White?
As White, Marc Grill's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Grill play as Black?
As Black, Marc Grill most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Marc Grill's FIDE rating?
Marc Grill is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Marc Grill played?
Our database contains 147 games by Marc Grill, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 44 draws, 51 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Grill?
147 games by Marc Grill 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.