Prepare against Marcel Petersen
CM · DEU · World #5,385 classical · FIDE ID 12935670
When preparing against Marcel Petersen, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 687 games by Marcel Petersen, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Petersen 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 | 2,263 | 2,278 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,112 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,313 | 2,319 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 687 | 293 | 91 | 303 | 42.6% |
| As White | 339 | 164 | 40 | 135 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 348 | 129 | 51 | 168 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Petersen's side.
First moves as White (339 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 329 | 97.1% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Bc4 (56.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d4 (63.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 38.9% | 39.2% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 19.8% | 48.5% |
| c5 | 29 | 17.4% | 44.8% |
| g6 | 28 | 16.8% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 68.6% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 16 | 15.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Marcel Petersen's chess games
All 687 games by Marcel Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 293 wins, 91 draws, 303 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 44 | 19/3/22 | 43.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 18/6/13 | 48.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 37 | 23/3/11 | 62.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 25 | 16/2/7 | 64.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 24 | 10/1/13 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 86 | 35/10/41 | 40.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 31 | 12/5/14 | 38.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,711 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Aug 2026 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,602 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | — |
| Nov 2025 | Pa Iniyan | 2,601 | Titled Tue | A02 |
| Mar 2026 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,574 | Titled Tue | C27 |
| Sep 2025 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,560 | Titled Tue | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 405 | 197 | 2,239 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 14 | 2,182 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 22 | 12 | 1,274 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2013 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,416 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2013 | 14 | 9 | 1,559 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem Blitz | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,033 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,549 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Petersen's chess games?
687 games by Marcel Petersen, from Sep 2011 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 Petersen has played.
What does Marcel Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 339 games with White in our database, Marcel Petersen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Petersen answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Marcel Petersen play as White?
As White, Marcel Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (37 games, 62.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 339 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Petersen most often plays: Modern Defense (86 games, 40.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 348 games.
What is Marcel Petersen's FIDE rating?
Marcel Petersen is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,313 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Marcel Petersen played?
Our database contains 687 games by Marcel Petersen, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 293 wins, 91 draws, 303 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Petersen?
687 games by Marcel Petersen 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.