Prepare against Marcel Baumann
DEU · World #28,663 classical · FIDE ID 12974668
Our database contains 76 games by Marcel Baumann, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Baumann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Baumann 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 | 1,994 | 1,994 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,889 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 28.9% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Baumann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Baumann's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 97.4% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Baumann usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Baumann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Baumann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Baumann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Marcel Baumann's chess games
All 76 games by Marcel Baumann in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Collin Colbow | 2,118 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | E90 |
| Jan 2019 | Christoph Arntz | 1,979 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | D46 |
| Jul 2016 | Daniel Alejandro Phunhon Lopez | 1,958 | 8th Vellmar Open | E70 |
| Jun 2019 | Benjamin Isler | 1,946 | ch-GER U25-A | E10 |
| Jul 2013 | Willi Alefs | 1,894 | 5th Vellmar Open B | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,906 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 17 | 7 | 1,772 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 14 | 6 | 1,739 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U16 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,460 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| 5th Vellmar Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,710 |
| German Amateur Championship 25/26 | Travemünde | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Baumann's chess games?
76 games by Marcel Baumann, from Feb 2014 to Aug 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 Marcel Baumann has played.
What does Marcel Baumann play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Marcel Baumann opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Baumann answers 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Marcel Baumann play as White?
As White, Marcel Baumann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Baumann play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Baumann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Marcel Baumann's FIDE rating?
Marcel Baumann is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Marcel Baumann played?
Our database contains 76 games by Marcel Baumann, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Baumann?
76 games by Marcel Baumann 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.