Prepare against Marcel Milat
FM · Canada · World #8,787 classical · FIDE ID 2602105
When preparing against Marcel Milat, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Marcel Milat, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Milat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Milat 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 | 2,190 | 2,304 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 33 | 39 | 32 | 31.7% |
| As White | 48 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 18 | 25 | 13 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Milat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Milat's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 47.9% | 32.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 31.3% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 32.6% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Milat usually continues c4 (21.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Milat usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Milat usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Milat usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Milat usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Milat usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 59.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Marcel Milat's chess games
All 104 games by Marcel Milat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 39 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | T Kuegel | 2,409 | Silves Open | E94 |
| Oct 2006 | Alejandro Moreno | 2,390 | USA tt | A57 |
| Nov 2024 | Daniel Salinas Tomas | 2,360 | 5th elllobregat Open | A05 |
| Sep 2014 | Deepak Aaron | 2,346 | USA tt | C47 |
| Nov 2009 | Mehmed Pasalic | 2,343 | USA tt | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA tt | 2015 | 16 | 8 | 2,361 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,863 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,347 |
| 31st Wch Seniors 50 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,183 |
| 9th Sitges Sunway Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,175 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,197 |
| 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Milat's chess games?
104 games by Marcel Milat, from Apr 2003 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 Milat has played.
What does Marcel Milat play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Marcel Milat opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Milat answers 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcel Milat play as White?
As White, Marcel Milat's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (12 games, 8.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Milat play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Milat most often plays: Alekhine Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Marcel Milat's FIDE rating?
Marcel Milat is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Marcel Milat played?
Our database contains 104 games by Marcel Milat, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 39 draws, 32 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Milat?
104 games by Marcel Milat 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.