Prepare against Marcel Schroer
NLD · World #18,428 classical · FIDE ID 1012908
Our database contains 293 games by Marcel Schroer, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Schroer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Schroer 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 | 2,071 | 2,228 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,134 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 2,091 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 92 | 59 | 142 | 31.4% |
| As White | 154 | 47 | 32 | 75 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 139 | 45 | 27 | 67 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Schroer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Schroer's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 50.6% | 44.2% |
| e4 | 34 | 22.1% | 36.8% |
| c4 | 25 | 16.2% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 11.0% | 26.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Schroer usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Schroer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Schroer usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Schroer usually continues Nf3 (26.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Schroer usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Schroer usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 34 | 48.6% | 38.2% |
| c5 | 14 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 18.6% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 50.0% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 17 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
Marcel Schroer's chess games
All 293 games by Marcel Schroer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 92 wins, 59 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Omar Almeida Quintana | 2,492 | 32nd Andorra Open | E81 |
| Jul 2016 | Eric Rosen | 2,393 | 10th Leiden Open A | E05 |
| Jul 2015 | Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant | 2,374 | 122nd ch-SCO | B08 |
| Jul 2012 | Hugo Ten Hertog | 2,349 | 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A49 |
| May 2015 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,312 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,931 |
| Hilversum Open A | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open A | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,147 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open B | 2019 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,790 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Schroer's chess games?
293 games by Marcel Schroer, from Apr 2004 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 Schroer has played.
What does Marcel Schroer play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Marcel Schroer opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Schroer answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Marcel Schroer play as White?
As White, Marcel Schroer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Schroer play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Schroer most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Marcel Schroer's FIDE rating?
Marcel Schroer is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Marcel Schroer played?
Our database contains 293 games by Marcel Schroer, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 59 draws, 142 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Schroer?
293 games by Marcel Schroer 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.