Prepare against Marc Tenninger
DEU · World #47,651 classical · FIDE ID 24647586
When preparing against Marc Tenninger, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Marc Tenninger, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Tenninger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Tenninger 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 | 1,903 | 1,907 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 59 | 36 | 60 | 38.1% |
| As White | 76 | 31 | 15 | 30 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 79 | 28 | 21 | 30 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Tenninger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Tenninger's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 80.3% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 14 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Tenninger usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Tenninger usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Tenninger usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Tenninger usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Tenninger usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Tenninger usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 38 | 74.5% | 53.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Marc Tenninger's chess games
All 155 games by Marc Tenninger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 59 wins, 36 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Hermann Eickhoff | 2,063 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | A46 |
| Oct 2016 | Helge Wittur | 1,967 | ch-Hannover A | B19 |
| Oct 2016 | Ulf Stoy | 1,961 | ch-Hannover A | A48 |
| Oct 2013 | Malte Pawelzik | 1,930 | chC-Hannover | D02 |
| Mar 2008 | Phillip Kusmierek | 1,930 | ch-Niedersachsen U18 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U18 | 2009 | 18 | 9 | 1,797 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2009 | 14 | 7 | 1,679 |
| ch-Hannover U18 | 2008 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,745 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,564 |
| chT-Niedersachsen U16 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 1,471 |
| ch-Hannover U10 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2002 | 9 | 1.5 | 877 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U16 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Tenninger's chess games?
155 games by Marc Tenninger, from Oct 2006 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 Tenninger has played.
What does Marc Tenninger play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Marc Tenninger opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Tenninger answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games).
What openings does Marc Tenninger play as White?
As White, Marc Tenninger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Tenninger play as Black?
As Black, Marc Tenninger most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Marc Tenninger's FIDE rating?
Marc Tenninger is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Marc Tenninger played?
Our database contains 155 games by Marc Tenninger, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 36 draws, 60 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Tenninger?
155 games by Marc Tenninger 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.