Prepare against Marcel Quast
DEU · World #9,512 classical · FIDE ID 24663476
Our database contains 209 games by Marcel Quast, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Quast's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Quast 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 | 2,178 | 2,271 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,236 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,192 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 119 | 55 | 35 | 56.9% |
| As White | 101 | 65 | 25 | 11 | 64.4% |
| As Black | 108 | 54 | 30 | 24 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Quast's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Quast's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 99.0% | 76.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 76.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Quast usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Quast usually continues d4 (91.2% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Quast usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Quast usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 76.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 17.6% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 18 | 52.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 38.2% | 73.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Marcel Quast's chess games
All 209 games by Marcel Quast in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 119 wins, 55 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 34 | 18/12/4 | 52.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 13/3/0 | 81.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 29 | 16/8/5 | 55.2% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,446 | 3rd Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | E60 |
| May 2026 | Mykyta Volkov | 2,330 | 38. Ruhrhalbinsel Open | C07 |
| Jul 2010 | Matthias Bach | 2,303 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B08 |
| Jul 2010 | Patrick Wiebe | 2,248 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C01 |
| Nov 2011 | Heiner Happel | 2,210 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2008 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,914 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,313 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2007 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,677 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,287 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Quast's chess games?
209 games by Marcel Quast, from Jul 2009 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 Quast has played.
What does Marcel Quast play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Marcel Quast opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Quast answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marcel Quast play as White?
As White, Marcel Quast's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (34 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 81.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Quast play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Quast most often plays: Philidor (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Marcel Quast's FIDE rating?
Marcel Quast is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Marcel Quast played?
Our database contains 209 games by Marcel Quast, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 55 draws, 35 losses (56.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Quast?
209 games by Marcel Quast 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.