Prepare against Marcel De Jeu
NLD · World #38,893 classical · FIDE ID 1018108
Our database contains 39 games by Marcel De Jeu, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel De Jeu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel De Jeu 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 | 1,940 | 1,967 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 38.5% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel De Jeu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel De Jeu's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 78.9% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Jeu usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Jeu usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Jeu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Jeu usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Jeu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Marcel De Jeu's chess games
All 39 games by Marcel De Jeu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Peter Wilschut | 2,242 | 74th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | A25 |
| May 2012 | Robert Straver | 2,107 | ch-Leiden SB | A13 |
| Jun 2014 | Willem Van Briemen | 2,016 | ch-Leiden SB A | A54 |
| May 2014 | Adinda Serdijn | 1,989 | ch-Leiden SB A | B07 |
| Jun 2015 | Rolf Corstjens | 1,978 | ch-Leiden SB A | E02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 26 | 14.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-Leiden SB A | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,033 |
| 74th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel De Jeu's chess games?
39 games by Marcel De Jeu, from Feb 2014 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 De Jeu has played.
What does Marcel De Jeu play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Marcel De Jeu opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel De Jeu answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcel De Jeu play as White?
As White, Marcel De Jeu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel De Jeu play as Black?
As Black, Marcel De Jeu most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Marcel De Jeu's FIDE rating?
Marcel De Jeu is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Marcel De Jeu played?
Our database contains 39 games by Marcel De Jeu, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel De Jeu?
39 games by Marcel De Jeu 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.