Prepare against Marcel Mennink
Norway · World #83,611 classical · FIDE ID 1519530
When preparing against Marcel Mennink, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Marcel Mennink, covering Jan 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Mennink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Mennink 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 | 1,778 | 1,806 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,812 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,857 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 28.1% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Mennink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Mennink's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Mennink usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Mennink usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Mennink usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mennink usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mennink usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Marcel Mennink's chess games
All 32 games by Marcel Mennink in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Andreas Tangstrom | 1,824 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Gjermund Tandberg | 1,776 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | — |
| Apr 2018 | Per Arne Skrede | 1,674 | Alesund Grand Prix A | C84 |
| Jan 2019 | Kyrre Walle | 1,641 | ch-Molde CC | A29 |
| Jan 2019 | Matheo Frosoye | 1,291 | ch-Molde CC | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Molde CC | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,660 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| Alesund Grand Prix A | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,722 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | 2 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,728 |
| Groningen SO ON Open B | 2000 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Groningen Harmonie Mini Open D | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Mennink's chess games?
32 games by Marcel Mennink, from Jan 2018 to Oct 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 Mennink has played.
What does Marcel Mennink play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marcel Mennink opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Mennink answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Marcel Mennink play as White?
As White, Marcel Mennink's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Mennink play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Mennink most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Marcel Mennink's FIDE rating?
Marcel Mennink is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Marcel Mennink played?
Our database contains 32 games by Marcel Mennink, covering Jan 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Mennink?
32 games by Marcel Mennink 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.