Prepare against Marcel Boel
NLD · World #7,869 classical · FIDE ID 1008870
Our database contains 85 games by Marcel Boel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Boel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Boel 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 | 2,207 | 2,250 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 29 | 22 | 34 | 34.1% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Boel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Boel's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 87.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Boel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Boel usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Boel usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Boel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Boel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 79.2% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
Marcel Boel's chess games
All 85 games by Marcel Boel 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: 29 wins, 22 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Jan Breukelman | 2,395 | 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | D36 |
| Aug 2017 | Tim Lammens | 2,304 | 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | A21 |
| Jul 2001 | Paul Span | 2,228 | Dieren Open | B22 |
| Jul 2001 | HB. Tan | 2,226 | Dieren Open | B01 |
| Sep 2002 | Etienne Goudriaan | 2,192 | Apeldoorn Aventus Open | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2008 | 35 | 14 | 2,162 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,216 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,300 |
| Apeldoorn Aventus Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,461 |
| 29th EU-Cup | 2013 | 7 | 1 | 2,144 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,366 |
| 35th EU-Cup | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,224 |
| Apeldoorn Lichess Blitz Inv | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 2,506 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Boel's chess games?
85 games by Marcel Boel, 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 Marcel Boel has played.
What does Marcel Boel play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Marcel Boel opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Boel answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Marcel Boel play as White?
As White, Marcel Boel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Boel play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Boel most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Marcel Boel's FIDE rating?
Marcel Boel is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Marcel Boel played?
Our database contains 85 games by Marcel Boel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 22 draws, 34 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Boel?
85 games by Marcel Boel 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.