Prepare against Marc Keiser
Belgium · World #117,592 classical · FIDE ID 263109
When preparing against Marc Keiser, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 33 games by Marc Keiser, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Keiser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Keiser 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 | 1,680 | 1,866 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,661 | 1,752 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,614 | 1,823 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 36.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Keiser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Keiser's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e6 (42% of these games) — Keiser usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Keiser usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Keiser usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Keiser usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 8.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Marc Keiser's chess games
All 33 games by Marc Keiser in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Philippe Lombart | 2,102 | 1st Charleroi Open | C78 |
| Aug 2006 | Jean-Baka Domelevo Entfellner | 1,967 | 5th Charleroi Open | A37 |
| Jan 2008 | Patrick Deboulle | 1,535 | Fleurus Open | B01 |
| Aug 2008 | Lucien Deschuyteneer | 1,464 | ch-Hainaut | C88 |
| Aug 2003 | Jean Paspont | 1,443 | 2nd Charleroi Open | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,628 |
| BEL ch-FEFB Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,008 |
| 1st Charleroi Open | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 1,915 |
| 2nd Charleroi Open | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 1,670 |
| Charleroi Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,723 |
| 5th Charleroi Open | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1,954 |
| Fleurus Open | 2008 | 2 | 2 | 1,935 |
| 3rd Charleroi Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Keiser's chess games?
33 games by Marc Keiser, from May 2010 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 Keiser has played.
What does Marc Keiser play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Marc Keiser opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Keiser answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Marc Keiser play as White?
As White, Marc Keiser's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Keiser play as Black?
As Black, Marc Keiser most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Marc Keiser's FIDE rating?
Marc Keiser is currently rated 1,680 in classical chess, 1,661 in rapid and 1,614 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Marc Keiser played?
Our database contains 33 games by Marc Keiser, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Keiser?
33 games by Marc Keiser 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.