Prepare against Marc Kocur
Belgium · World #67,926 classical · FIDE ID 205036
When preparing against Marc Kocur, expect 1.e4 in 28% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (17% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (20%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 43.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Marc Kocur, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Kocur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Kocur 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 | 1,828 | 2,070 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,866 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,714 | 1,836 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 89 | 45 | 106 | 37.1% |
| As White | 120 | 52 | 22 | 46 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 120 | 37 | 23 | 60 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Kocur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Kocur's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 27.5% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 26.7% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 28 | 23.3% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 15.8% | 44.7% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 4.2% | 90.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kocur usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kocur usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Kocur usually continues exd5 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kocur usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kocur usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Kocur usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 17.3% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 8 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 11.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.6% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 20.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 20.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 18.4% | 27.8% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 10.2% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.2% | 12.5% |
Marc Kocur's chess games
All 240 games by Marc Kocur in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 89 wins, 45 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Bryan Smith | 2,340 | 15th ch-NATO | C00 |
| Sep 2003 | Jan-Peter Van Zandwijk | 2,230 | 14th ch-NATO | C45 |
| Aug 2005 | Eric Denayer | 2,209 | 4th Charleroi Open | A87 |
| Sep 2003 | Metin Alper | 2,134 | 14th ch-NATO | B25 |
| Jan 1999 | Tom Croonenborghs | 2,130 | 19th Lommel Summer Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,592 |
| ch-NATO 13th | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,033 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,700 |
| 15th ch-NATO | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,141 |
| ch-Vlaams | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,821 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| 11th ch-NATO | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Kocur's chess games?
240 games by Marc Kocur, from Jan 2004 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 Kocur has played.
What does Marc Kocur play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Marc Kocur opens with 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Kocur answers 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Marc Kocur play as White?
As White, Marc Kocur's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Kocur play as Black?
As Black, Marc Kocur most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Marc Kocur's FIDE rating?
Marc Kocur is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,714 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Marc Kocur played?
Our database contains 240 games by Marc Kocur, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 45 draws, 106 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Kocur?
240 games by Marc Kocur 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.