Prepare against Marc Repplinger
DEU · World #7,940 classical · FIDE ID 4651120
When preparing against Marc Repplinger, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 302 games by Marc Repplinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Repplinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Repplinger 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 | 2,206 | 2,272 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,212 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,230 | 2,233 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 302 | 95 | 126 | 81 | 31.5% |
| As White | 146 | 60 | 52 | 34 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 156 | 35 | 74 | 47 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Repplinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Repplinger's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 44.5% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 53 | 36.3% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 11.6% | 70.6% |
| f4 | 11 | 7.5% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Repplinger usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Repplinger usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Repplinger usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Repplinger usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Repplinger usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Repplinger usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 45 | 61.6% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 28 | 38.4% | 51.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 58.0% | 46.6% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 18.0% | 50.0% |
Marc Repplinger's chess games
All 302 games by Marc Repplinger 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: 95 wins, 126 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Anna Zatonskih | 2,471 | BL2-West 1314 | A90 |
| Apr 2007 | Gary W Lane | 2,421 | Sydney Open | C06 |
| Jan 2003 | Willy Hendriks | 2,420 | BL2-West 0304 | A57 |
| Mar 2024 | Sergiy Zavgorodniy | 2,416 | BL2-West 2324 | E11 |
| Feb 2003 | Mietek Bakalarz | 2,321 | Oberliga Sued W 0203 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SJR U20 | 1997 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-SJRP U20 | 1997 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-RLPF A | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,228 |
| Sydney Open | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,155 |
| 89th Hastings Masters Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,350 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Repplinger's chess games?
302 games by Marc Repplinger, 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 Repplinger has played.
What does Marc Repplinger play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Marc Repplinger opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Repplinger answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Marc Repplinger play as White?
As White, Marc Repplinger's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Repplinger play as Black?
As Black, Marc Repplinger most often plays: Horwitz Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Marc Repplinger's FIDE rating?
Marc Repplinger is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,230 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Marc Repplinger played?
Our database contains 302 games by Marc Repplinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 126 draws, 81 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Repplinger?
302 games by Marc Repplinger 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.