Prepare against Marcel Pouw
NLD · World #70,587 classical · FIDE ID 1002074
When preparing against Marcel Pouw, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 31 games by Marcel Pouw, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Pouw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Pouw 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 | 1,819 | 1,925 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 25.8% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Pouw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Pouw's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Pouw usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Pouw usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Pouw usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Marcel Pouw's chess games
All 31 games by Marcel Pouw in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Marcus Dehn | 2,142 | Groningen Open A | B00 |
| Oct 2022 | Osama Arabi | 2,117 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | E04 |
| Dec 2006 | Peter Pilgrim | 2,027 | Groningen Open A | E63 |
| Dec 2007 | Lucia Brandenburg | 1,914 | Groningen Harmonie Open B | A57 |
| Oct 2022 | Gachatur Kazarjan | 1,746 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,897 |
| Groningen Open A | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open B | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,852 |
| 57th Groningen Open B | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,597 |
| Groningen Atlantis Open B | 2013 | 3 | 2 | – |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,650 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Pouw's chess games?
31 games by Marcel Pouw, from Jul 2007 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 Pouw has played.
What does Marcel Pouw play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Marcel Pouw opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Pouw answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marcel Pouw play as White?
As White, Marcel Pouw's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Pouw play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Pouw most often plays: Queen's Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Marcel Pouw's FIDE rating?
Marcel Pouw is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Marcel Pouw played?
Our database contains 31 games by Marcel Pouw, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Pouw?
31 games by Marcel Pouw 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.