Prepare against Marc Kohnen
Luxembourg · World #95,436 classical · FIDE ID 4001826
When preparing against Marc Kohnen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 96 games by Marc Kohnen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Kohnen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Kohnen 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 | 1,837 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,790 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 39 | 7 | 50 | 40.6% |
| As White | 58 | 25 | 4 | 29 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 3 | 21 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Kohnen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Kohnen's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kohnen usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Kohnen usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kohnen usually continues f4 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Marc Kohnen's chess games
All 96 games by Marc Kohnen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 39 wins, 7 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Theo Klauner | 2,107 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | B34 |
| Oct 1998 | Omer Smailovic | 2,040 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | B40 |
| Feb 2000 | Jean-Paul Goerens | 2,013 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | B35 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter R. Bishop | 1,945 | Luxembourg Open | C01 |
| Oct 2025 | Michael Carey | 1,935 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 18 | 10 | 1,843 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,120 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 16 | 7 | 1,820 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 9 | 1 | 1,618 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 1,928 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 1,940 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 1,884 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Kohnen's chess games?
96 games by Marc Kohnen, from Jul 2008 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 Kohnen has played.
What does Marc Kohnen play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Marc Kohnen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Kohnen answers 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marc Kohnen play as White?
As White, Marc Kohnen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Kohnen play as Black?
As Black, Marc Kohnen most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Marc Kohnen's FIDE rating?
Marc Kohnen is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Marc Kohnen played?
Our database contains 96 games by Marc Kohnen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 7 draws, 50 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Kohnen?
96 games by Marc Kohnen 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.