Prepare against Marc Jongerius
NLD · World #95,359 classical · FIDE ID 1055356
When preparing against Marc Jongerius, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 112 games by Marc Jongerius, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Jongerius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Jongerius 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 | 1,743 | 1,768 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 42 | 38 | 32 | 37.5% |
| As White | 59 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 53 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Jongerius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Jongerius's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 96.6% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Jongerius usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Jongerius usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Jongerius usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Jongerius usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jongerius usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 91.3% | 61.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
Marc Jongerius's chess games
All 112 games by Marc Jongerius in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 42 wins, 38 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Gerda Nevska | 1,841 | 46th Guernsey Open | A42 |
| Oct 2017 | Henk Haisma | 1,808 | 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | C54 |
| Oct 2016 | Jorgen Holmstrom Nielsen | 1,797 | 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | A00 |
| Oct 2013 | Hanno Keuneke | 1,767 | 39th Guernsey Holiday Open | C64 |
| Oct 2017 | Colin Goman | 1,714 | 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2012 | 56 | 31 | 1,589 |
| 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,757 |
| 39th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,649 |
| 33rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,610 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,835 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,628 |
| 40th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,432 |
| 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Jongerius's chess games?
112 games by Marc Jongerius, from Nov 2016 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 Jongerius has played.
What does Marc Jongerius play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Marc Jongerius opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Jongerius answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Marc Jongerius play as White?
As White, Marc Jongerius's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Jongerius play as Black?
As Black, Marc Jongerius most often plays: Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Marc Jongerius's FIDE rating?
Marc Jongerius is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Marc Jongerius played?
Our database contains 112 games by Marc Jongerius, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 38 draws, 32 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Jongerius?
112 games by Marc Jongerius 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.