Prepare against Marc Tillmann
CHE · World #39,818 classical · FIDE ID 1303988
Our database contains 153 games by Marc Tillmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Tillmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Tillmann 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 | 1,936 | 2,081 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 1,968 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 47 | 19 | 87 | 30.7% |
| As White | 69 | 24 | 10 | 35 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 84 | 23 | 9 | 52 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Tillmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Tillmann's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 92.8% | 41.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Tillmann usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Tillmann usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Tillmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Tillmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Tillmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 87.5% | 25.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Marc Tillmann's chess games
All 153 games by Marc Tillmann 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: 47 wins, 19 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Markus Raeber | 2,245 | 12th Lenk Open | C15 |
| Jan 1989 | Helmut Stoeckmann | 2,220 | Dortmund Open | B42 |
| Jan 2013 | Klaus Braeunlin | 2,131 | 15th Basel Hilton Open | D45 |
| Apr 2011 | Pierre Mauron | 2,115 | Lenk Open | E73 |
| Oct 2019 | Rambald Bellmann | 2,089 | 41st Arco Open | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2002 | 17 | 4 | 1,981 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2015 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,933 |
| Bern Open | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| 13th IPCA Wch A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
| IPCA Wch-A 11th | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,975 |
| Davos Open | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,908 |
| Dortmund Open | 1989 | 8 | 4 | 2,298 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Tillmann's chess games?
153 games by Marc Tillmann, 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 Tillmann has played.
What does Marc Tillmann play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Marc Tillmann opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Tillmann answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marc Tillmann play as White?
As White, Marc Tillmann's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Tillmann play as Black?
As Black, Marc Tillmann most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Marc Tillmann's FIDE rating?
Marc Tillmann is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Marc Tillmann played?
Our database contains 153 games by Marc Tillmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 19 draws, 87 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Tillmann?
153 games by Marc Tillmann 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.