Prepare against Marcel Marciniak
France · World #59,613 classical · FIDE ID 622761
When preparing against Marcel Marciniak, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Marcel Marciniak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Marciniak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Marciniak 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 | 1,857 | 2,099 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,952 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 25.0% |
| As White | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Marciniak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Marciniak's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Marciniak usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Marciniak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Marciniak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Marcel Marciniak's chess games
All 32 games by Marcel Marciniak 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: 8 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Slavisa Peric | 2,268 | 24th Bethune Open | D12 |
| Jan 1992 | Aurelien Mathe | 2,210 | 07th Le Touquet Open | B85 |
| Dec 2004 | Bernard Majcher | 1,969 | 25th Bethune Open A | D00 |
| Dec 2004 | Eric Van de Wynkele | 1,954 | 25th Bethune Open A | D05 |
| Nov 2001 | Alexandre Coudenis | 1,900 | 16th Le Touquet Open | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 1991 | 8 | 1 | 1,816 |
| 25th Bethune Open A | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,176 |
| 24th Bethune Open | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,168 |
| 16th Le Touquet Open | 2001 | 3 | 2 | 2,186 |
| 23rd Bethune Open A | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 2,355 |
| 07th Le Touquet Open | 1992 | 2 | 1 | 2,257 |
| 06th Cappelle Open | 1990 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,127 |
| 15th Le Touquet Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Marciniak's chess games?
32 games by Marcel Marciniak, 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 Marciniak has played.
What does Marcel Marciniak play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, Marcel Marciniak opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Marciniak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcel Marciniak play as White?
As White, Marcel Marciniak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Marciniak play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Marciniak most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marcel Marciniak's FIDE rating?
Marcel Marciniak is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Marcel Marciniak played?
Our database contains 32 games by Marcel Marciniak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Marciniak?
32 games by Marcel Marciniak 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.