Prepare against Marc Selker
DEU · World #28,801 classical · FIDE ID 4671821
Our database contains 52 games by Marc Selker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Selker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Selker 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 | 1,993 | 2,126 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,139 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 26.9% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Selker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Selker's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Selker usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Selker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Selker usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Selker usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Marc Selker's chess games
All 52 games by Marc Selker 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: 14 wins, 20 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Johannes Dorst | 2,162 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | B22 |
| Jan 2000 | Dennis Schumacher | 2,085 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Michael Schnabel | 2,070 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | B22 |
| Jan 2000 | Wolfgang Haase | 2,053 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | C00 |
| Aug 2005 | Henriet Springelkamp | 1,971 | Hengelo U20 Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U16 | 2000 | 14 | 6.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,826 |
| 4th Bad Zwesten Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| chT-Niedersachsen U16 | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,559 |
| 16th Kiel Open A | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 2,295 |
| JBLN West 9899 | 1999 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Selker's chess games?
52 games by Marc Selker, 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 Selker has played.
What does Marc Selker play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Marc Selker opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Selker answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Marc Selker play as White?
As White, Marc Selker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Selker play as Black?
As Black, Marc Selker most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Marc Selker's FIDE rating?
Marc Selker is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Marc Selker played?
Our database contains 52 games by Marc Selker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 20 draws, 18 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Selker?
52 games by Marc Selker 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.