Prepare against Marc Schaerer
CHE · World #84,545 classical · FIDE ID 1309129
When preparing against Marc Schaerer, expect 1.Nf3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 78 games by Marc Schaerer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Schaerer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Schaerer 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 | 1,775 | 2,068 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 25 | 21 | 32 | 32.1% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Schaerer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Schaerer's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 34 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues g3 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Schaerer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 95.2% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 20.8% |
Marc Schaerer's chess games
All 78 games by Marc Schaerer 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: 25 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Jaspaul Bagri | 2,131 | Bois Gentil Open | D32 |
| Mar 2017 | Paulo Jorge Pereira Barbosa | 1,982 | Bois Gentil Open | E61 |
| Jan 2022 | Francesco Bruscoli | 1,929 | Geneve Bois Gentil Open | C07 |
| Feb 2016 | Viktoras Zelannikovas | 1,848 | Bois Gentil Open | D02 |
| Jan 2015 | Nicolas Lesquereux | 1,783 | Bois Gentil Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois Gentil Open | 2017 | 32 | 17 | 1,875 |
| Geneve Bois Gentil Open | 2022 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,682 |
| 27th Geneve Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,747 |
| 25th Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,040 |
| SUI Open | 1994 | 2 | 2 | – |
| 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,849 |
| ch-SUI | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,965 |
| 23rd Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Schaerer's chess games?
78 games by Marc Schaerer, 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 Schaerer has played.
What does Marc Schaerer play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Marc Schaerer opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Schaerer answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marc Schaerer play as White?
As White, Marc Schaerer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Schaerer play as Black?
As Black, Marc Schaerer most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Marc Schaerer's FIDE rating?
Marc Schaerer is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Marc Schaerer played?
Our database contains 78 games by Marc Schaerer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Schaerer?
78 games by Marc Schaerer 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.