Prepare against Marcel Marentini
CHE · World #16,240 classical · FIDE ID 1318730
Our database contains 192 games by Marcel Marentini, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Marentini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Marentini 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 | 2,092 | 2,155 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,043 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 56 | 42 | 94 | 29.2% |
| As White | 99 | 38 | 25 | 36 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 93 | 18 | 17 | 58 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Marentini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Marentini's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 61 | 61.6% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 26 | 26.3% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Marentini usually continues c4 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Marentini usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Marentini usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Marentini usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Marentini usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Marentini usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 40.0% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 28.6% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 53.3% | 28.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
Marcel Marentini's chess games
All 192 games by Marcel Marentini in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 56 wins, 42 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Ilja Schneider | 2,481 | 25th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A07 |
| Jan 2016 | Michael Kopylov | 2,406 | Basel Open | A88 |
| Oct 2014 | Zoya Schleining | 2,353 | 18th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B41 |
| Oct 2013 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,288 | 17th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C41 |
| May 2013 | Ali Habibi | 2,285 | 31st Liechtenstein Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 29 | 13.5 | 1,954 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,198 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,090 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,173 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,913 |
| 29th Liechtenstein Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,142 |
| London Classic Masters | 2024 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Marentini's chess games?
192 games by Marcel Marentini, from Jan 2009 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 Marentini has played.
What does Marcel Marentini play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Marcel Marentini opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Marentini answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Marcel Marentini play as White?
As White, Marcel Marentini's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Marentini play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Marentini most often plays: Philidor (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Marcel Marentini's FIDE rating?
Marcel Marentini is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Marcel Marentini played?
Our database contains 192 games by Marcel Marentini, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 42 draws, 94 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Marentini?
192 games by Marcel Marentini 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.