Prepare against Marc Overeem
FM · NLD · World #20,232 classical · FIDE ID 1004972
When preparing against Marc Overeem, expect 1.c4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 285 games by Marc Overeem, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Overeem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Overeem 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 | 2,055 | 2,303 | Jul 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,191 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 94 | 67 | 124 | 33.0% |
| As White | 137 | 49 | 34 | 54 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 148 | 45 | 33 | 70 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Overeem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Overeem's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 87 | 63.5% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 21.9% | 36.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 8.8% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Overeem usually continues Nc3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Overeem usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Overeem usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Overeem usually continues g3 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Overeem usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Overeem usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 57.1% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 15 | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 13.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 54.3% | 34.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 34.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
Marc Overeem's chess games
All 285 games by Marc Overeem in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 94 wins, 67 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,442 | Bussum Open | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,440 | Groningen Open | B76 |
| Jan 1999 | Yge Visser | 2,410 | Hoogovens Open C | A04 |
| Jul 2002 | Jan Werle | 2,394 | 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | D53 |
| Jan 1989 | Ralf-Axel Simon | 2,320 | Groningen Open 2 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilversum Open | 2023 | 13 | 6 | 2,298 |
| Bussum Open | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,240 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,140 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,492 |
| Haarlem BDO-B | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,325 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,220 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Overeem's chess games?
285 games by Marc Overeem, from Apr 2003 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 Overeem has played.
What does Marc Overeem play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Marc Overeem opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Overeem answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Marc Overeem play as White?
As White, Marc Overeem's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 7.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Overeem play as Black?
As Black, Marc Overeem most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Marc Overeem's FIDE rating?
Marc Overeem is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Marc Overeem played?
Our database contains 285 games by Marc Overeem, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 67 draws, 124 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Overeem?
285 games by Marc Overeem 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.