Prepare against Marcel Hug
FM · CHE · World #8,460 classical · FIDE ID 1300610
Our database contains 187 games by Marcel Hug, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Hug's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Hug 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 | 2,196 | 2,364 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 74 | 57 | 56 | 39.6% |
| As White | 93 | 43 | 27 | 23 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 94 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Hug's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Hug's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 71.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 25 | 26.9% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hug usually continues Nc3 (84.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hug usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hug usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Hug usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hug usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Hug usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 56.4% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 15 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 11 | 30.6% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Marcel Hug's chess games
All 187 games by Marcel Hug 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: 74 wins, 57 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 13/6/0 | 68.4% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A73 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E62 | Rat Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Bernd2 Schneider | 2,470 | Baden-SUI Match | A58 |
| Jan 2010 | Branko Filipovic | 2,439 | 12th Basel Hilton Open | B00 |
| Jan 1991 | Eliahu Shvidler | 2,425 | Lenk | C56 |
| Jun 2009 | Jan-Dietrich Wendt | 2,371 | 12th Rhein Main Open | B25 |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Staller | 2,365 | Bad Ragaz Open | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2013 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,260 |
| Zug | 1989 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,386 |
| Lenk | 1991 | 9 | 4 | 2,298 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| 27th Liechtenstein Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| 15th Lienz Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| 27th Muensterland Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Hug's chess games?
187 games by Marcel Hug, 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 Hug has played.
What does Marcel Hug play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Marcel Hug opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Hug answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marcel Hug play as White?
As White, Marcel Hug's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Hug play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Hug most often plays: Philidor (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Marcel Hug's FIDE rating?
Marcel Hug is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Marcel Hug played?
Our database contains 187 games by Marcel Hug, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 57 draws, 56 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Hug?
187 games by Marcel Hug 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.