Prepare against Marcel Poschmann
DEU · World #103,488 classical · FIDE ID 533026912
When preparing against Marcel Poschmann, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 33 games by Marcel Poschmann, covering Jun 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Poschmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Poschmann 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 | 1,720 | 1,720 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 51.5% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Poschmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Poschmann's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 31.3% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Poschmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Poschmann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Poschmann usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Poschmann usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Poschmann usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Poschmann usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Marcel Poschmann's chess games
All 33 games by Marcel Poschmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2025 - Jul 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Kazimierz Mazurkiewicz | 1,995 | Rheinhausen Open | B24 |
| Jan 2003 | Amin Ayad | 1,780 | ch-Rheinhessen 7th | A08 |
| Feb 2004 | Cengiz Aytac | 1,580 | Rheinhausen Open | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Rheinhausen 2nd | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-Rheinhessen 7th | 2003 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-Rheinhausen 5th | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 2,295 |
| Rheinhausen Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 1,890 |
| ch-Rheinhausen 4th | 2000 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-Rheinhausen 1st | 1997 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Poschmann's chess games?
33 games by Marcel Poschmann, from Jun 2025 to Jul 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 Poschmann has played.
What does Marcel Poschmann play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marcel Poschmann opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Poschmann answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marcel Poschmann play as White?
As White, Marcel Poschmann's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Poschmann play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Poschmann most often plays: Budapest Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Marcel Poschmann's FIDE rating?
Marcel Poschmann is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,720 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marcel Poschmann played?
Our database contains 33 games by Marcel Poschmann, covering Jun 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Poschmann?
33 games by Marcel Poschmann 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.