Prepare against Marc Gustain
DEU · World #12,031 classical · FIDE ID 24633143
When preparing against Marc Gustain, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Marc Gustain, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marc Gustain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Gustain 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 | 2,142 | 2,212 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,195 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,197 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 106 | 69 | 111 | 37.1% |
| As White | 139 | 48 | 34 | 57 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 147 | 58 | 35 | 54 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Gustain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Gustain's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 81.3% | 47.3% |
| d4 | 26 | 18.7% | 44.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Gustain usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gustain usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Gustain usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Gustain usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Gustain usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Gustain usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 54.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 31.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.9% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 85.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.3% | 35.7% |
Marc Gustain's chess games
All 286 games by Marc Gustain in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Sep 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: 106 wins, 69 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Jaroslaw Krassowizkij | 2,449 | Wuerttemberg IM | B14 |
| Jan 2026 | Hussain Besou | 2,396 | 36th Staufer Open 2025 | C10 |
| Aug 2021 | Sebastian Fischer | 2,338 | Wuerttemberg Masters | D00 |
| Aug 2019 | Jens Hirneise | 2,320 | Wuerttemberg IM | B23 |
| Jun 2008 | Aleksej Litwak | 2,284 | ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 2,185 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 2,043 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,948 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,039 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,889 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,931 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Gustain's chess games?
286 games by Marc Gustain, from Jan 2006 to Sep 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 Gustain has played.
What does Marc Gustain play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Marc Gustain opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Gustain answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Marc Gustain play as White?
As White, Marc Gustain's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Gustain play as Black?
As Black, Marc Gustain most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Marc Gustain's FIDE rating?
Marc Gustain is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Marc Gustain played?
Our database contains 286 games by Marc Gustain, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 69 draws, 111 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Gustain?
286 games by Marc Gustain 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.