Prepare against Marcel Bury
Poland · World #26,795 classical · FIDE ID 21079439
When preparing against Marcel Bury, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Marcel Bury, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Bury's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Bury 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 | 2,006 | 2,006 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,021 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,980 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 27 | 16 | 14 | 47.4% |
| As White | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Bury's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Bury's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Bury usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bury usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Bury usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bury usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 80.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Marcel Bury's chess games
All 57 games by Marcel Bury in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Milosz Madejski | 2,216 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | B51 |
| May 2026 | Feliks Rutkowski | 2,114 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | C47 |
| Jul 2026 | Wiktor Wnorowski | 2,070 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O14 | B07 |
| Aug 2026 | Konrad Szczygiel | 1,875 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | D37 |
| May 2026 | Karol Plowy | 1,854 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U10 | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 1,263 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,379 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,051 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,403 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Bury's chess games?
57 games by Marcel Bury, from Apr 2020 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 Bury has played.
What does Marcel Bury play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Marcel Bury opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Bury answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcel Bury play as White?
As White, Marcel Bury's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Bury play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Bury most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Marcel Bury's FIDE rating?
Marcel Bury is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Marcel Bury played?
Our database contains 57 games by Marcel Bury, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Bury?
57 games by Marcel Bury 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.