Prepare against Marcel Herm
DEU · World #13,135 classical · FIDE ID 12938670
Our database contains 73 games by Marcel Herm, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Herm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Herm 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 | 2,127 | 2,185 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,079 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 30.1% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Herm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Herm's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 50.0% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 17 | 47.2% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Herm usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Herm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Herm usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Herm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Herm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Herm usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Marcel Herm's chess games
All 73 games by Marcel Herm in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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, 27 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Jana Schneider | 2,303 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B46 |
| Jul 2017 | Berthold Engel | 2,177 | ch-Baden Open | B51 |
| Apr 2021 | Steffen Michel | 2,115 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | B13 |
| Apr 2021 | Marc Schwierskott | 2,076 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | A41 |
| Apr 2021 | Uwe Toellner | 2,011 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,077 |
| ch-Baden U18/20 | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,845 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,274 |
| ch-Baden U16 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,620 |
| DSOL 02 Liga Gr-A 1st | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,915 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U18 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| St Leon Rot Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Herm's chess games?
73 games by Marcel Herm, from May 2012 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 Herm has played.
What does Marcel Herm play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Marcel Herm opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Herm answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Marcel Herm play as White?
As White, Marcel Herm's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Herm play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Herm most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Marcel Herm's FIDE rating?
Marcel Herm is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Marcel Herm played?
Our database contains 73 games by Marcel Herm, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 27 draws, 24 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Herm?
73 games by Marcel Herm 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.