Prepare against Marc Schweitzer
France · World #44,564 classical · FIDE ID 634433
When preparing against Marc Schweitzer, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 85 games by Marc Schweitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Schweitzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Schweitzer 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 | 1,915 | 1,980 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,953 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 31 | 19 | 35 | 36.5% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Schweitzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Schweitzer's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 47.8% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 26.1% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 23.9% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 8 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
Marc Schweitzer's chess games
All 85 games by Marc Schweitzer 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: 31 wins, 19 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Hleb Zharkov | 2,262 | 26th Metz Open | A81 |
| Jan 2005 | Antonio Pimenta | 2,097 | 23rd Metz Open | A14 |
| Jul 2007 | Martine Dubois | 2,073 | 1st Kaupthing Open B | B00 |
| Jan 2005 | Gerard Gorse | 2,044 | 23rd Metz Open | A30 |
| Jul 2007 | Luis Miguel Parreira | 1,969 | 1st Kaupthing Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Kiev Independence Cup A | 2002 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| 24th Metz Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,095 |
| 1st Kaupthing Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| Charleville Mezieres Open 11th | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,052 |
| 7th Saarlouis Open | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,870 |
| 6th Blagny Open | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| 23rd Metz Open | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Schweitzer's chess games?
85 games by Marc Schweitzer, 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 Schweitzer has played.
What does Marc Schweitzer play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Marc Schweitzer opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Schweitzer answers 1...Nc6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Marc Schweitzer play as White?
As White, Marc Schweitzer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Schweitzer play as Black?
As Black, Marc Schweitzer most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Marc Schweitzer's FIDE rating?
Marc Schweitzer is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Marc Schweitzer played?
Our database contains 85 games by Marc Schweitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 19 draws, 35 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Schweitzer?
85 games by Marc Schweitzer 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.