Prepare against Marc Ulenaers
Belgium · World #115,045 classical · FIDE ID 211869
When preparing against Marc Ulenaers, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 47 games by Marc Ulenaers, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Ulenaers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Ulenaers 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 | 1,687 | 1,741 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,660 | 1,732 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,727 | 1,750 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 42.6% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Ulenaers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Ulenaers's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ulenaers usually continues d3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ulenaers usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ulenaers usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ulenaers usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Ulenaers usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Marc Ulenaers's chess games
All 47 games by Marc Ulenaers in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Rudy De Preter | 2,395 | ch-BEL Open B | C55 |
| Jan 1997 | Tom Croonenborghs | 2,210 | ch-BEL qual | C47 |
| May 2004 | Frank Lehaen | 2,038 | ch-Vlaams | A04 |
| Jan 1997 | Pieter Lagrain | 1,605 | ch-BEL qual | C45 |
| May 2004 | Peter Taverniers | 1,602 | ch-Vlaams | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Vlaams | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,679 |
| Lommel Summer Open 20th | 2000 | 6 | 4 | 1,863 |
| 21st Lommel Summer Open | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| 23rd Lommel Summer Open | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,651 |
| 22nd Lommel Summer Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,468 |
| 14th Lommel Summer Open | 1994 | 5 | 2 | – |
| ch-BEL qual | 1997 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Ulenaers's chess games?
47 games by Marc Ulenaers, from Sep 2021 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 Ulenaers has played.
What does Marc Ulenaers play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Marc Ulenaers opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Ulenaers answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Marc Ulenaers play as White?
As White, Marc Ulenaers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Ulenaers play as Black?
As Black, Marc Ulenaers most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Marc Ulenaers's FIDE rating?
Marc Ulenaers is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess, 1,660 in rapid and 1,727 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,741 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Marc Ulenaers played?
Our database contains 47 games by Marc Ulenaers, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Ulenaers?
47 games by Marc Ulenaers 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.