Prepare against Marcel Noack
DEU · World #25,052 classical · FIDE ID 1270585
When preparing against Marcel Noack, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (43%).
Our database contains 45 games by Marcel Noack, covering Mar 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Noack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Noack 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 | 2,018 | 2,056 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 9 | 12 | 24 | 20.0% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 22.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2025): 131 rated games against 123 different opponents, across 33 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 131 | 47 | 34 | 50 | 35.9% | 2,059 | 2,029 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 80 | 23 | 23 | 34 | 28.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 53.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 11 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,894 | 1,494 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2,055 | 2,121 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2,130 | 1,930 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2,108 | 2,108 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2,197 | 1,997 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,175 | 2,175 |
| 2013 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2,075 | 1,853 |
| 2012 | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 2,081 | 2,120 |
| 2011 | 32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 2,023 | 2,066 |
| 2010 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2,032 | 2,007 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,122 | 2,122 |
| 2008 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1,996 | 1,873 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Noack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Noack's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 73.9% | 32.4% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 32.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Noack usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Noack usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Noack usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Noack usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Marcel Noack's chess games
All 45 games by Marcel Noack in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Felix Schulte | 2,165 | Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | E73 |
| May 2022 | Rainer Erler | 2,100 | Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | A43 |
| Aug 2012 | Martin Gebigke | 2,064 | 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | B99 |
| Aug 2013 | Willi Kempen | 2,059 | 22nd Dresden ZMD Open | B34 |
| Apr 2024 | Wolfgang Beyer | 2,021 | Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,091 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,971 |
| 22nd Dresden ZMD Open | 2013 | 8 | 1 | 1,786 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,920 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,121 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,849 |
Interactive opening tree from all 45 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Noack's chess games?
45 games by Marcel Noack, from Mar 2010 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 Noack has played.
What does Marcel Noack play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Marcel Noack opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nc3 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Noack answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Marcel Noack play as White?
As White, Marcel Noack's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Noack play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Noack most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Marcel Noack's FIDE rating?
Marcel Noack is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Marcel Noack played?
Our database contains 45 games by Marcel Noack, covering Mar 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Noack?
45 games by Marcel Noack 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.