Prepare against Marcel Becker
IM · DEU · World #3,385 classical · FIDE ID 4628446
When preparing against Marcel Becker, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 798 games by Marcel Becker, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Becker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Becker 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 | 2,324 | 2,427 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,318 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,375 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 798 | 365 | 252 | 181 | 45.7% |
| As White | 398 | 202 | 123 | 73 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 400 | 163 | 129 | 108 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Becker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Becker's side.
First moves as White (398 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 382 | 96.0% | 66.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Becker usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Becker usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Becker usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 96 | 55.2% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 61 | 35.1% | 50.8% |
| c5 | 14 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 59.1% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 46 | 36.2% | 57.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
Marcel Becker's chess games
All 798 games by Marcel Becker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 365 wins, 252 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 57 | 24/21/12 | 42.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 50 | 26/14/10 | 52.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 47 | 31/9/7 | 66.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 20 | 15/3/2 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 63 | 24/21/18 | 38.1% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Hort/Vaganjan | 2,577 | Oberhausen Clock Simul | D17 |
| Mar 2020 | Luis Engel | 2,536 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | D38 |
| Apr 2010 | Felix Levin | 2,486 | Oberhausen Open | D48 |
| Jul 2012 | Gerlef Meins | 2,475 | Dortmund Helmut Kohl | D17 |
| Apr 2016 | Mher Hovhannisyan | 2,475 | Oberliga NRW 1516 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberhausen Open | 2013 | 37 | 28.5 | 2,433 |
| Kleve Open | 2001 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,371 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 21 | 16 | 2,268 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 2007 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,300 |
| ch-NRW U17 | 1995 | 14 | 8 | 2,267 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,983 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 2,560 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Becker's chess games?
798 games by Marcel Becker, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Becker has played.
What does Marcel Becker play on the first move as White?
Across 398 games with White in our database, Marcel Becker opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Becker answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Marcel Becker play as White?
As White, Marcel Becker's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (57 games, 42.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (50 games, 52.0% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 66.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 398 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Becker play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Becker most often plays: Slav Defense (63 games, 38.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 400 games.
What is Marcel Becker's FIDE rating?
Marcel Becker is currently rated 2,324 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Marcel Becker played?
Our database contains 798 games by Marcel Becker, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 365 wins, 252 draws, 181 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Becker?
798 games by Marcel Becker 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.