Prepare against Marcel Thirion
Belgium · World #10,395 classical · FIDE ID 202053
When preparing against Marcel Thirion, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 208 games by Marcel Thirion, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Thirion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Thirion 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 | 2,163 | 2,198 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,143 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,044 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 56 | 68 | 84 | 26.9% |
| As White | 111 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 97 | 26 | 30 | 41 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Thirion's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Thirion's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 67.6% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 26 | 23.4% | 36.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 9.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Thirion usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Thirion usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Thirion usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 36.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Thirion usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Thirion usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Thirion usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 70.0% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 26.0% | 23.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 38.7% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 12 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
Marcel Thirion's chess games
All 208 games by Marcel Thirion in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 56 wins, 68 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Paul Motwani | 2,490 | chT-BEL 9697 | B00 |
| Jan 1995 | Marc Dutreeuw | 2,380 | chT-BEL 9596 | C63 |
| Jan 1998 | Gordon Plomp | 2,330 | chT-BEL 9798 | B33 |
| Jun 2026 | Zeller,F | 2,309 | ECU Senior +50 2026 | A36 |
| Jan 1997 | Paulus Thoeng | 2,285 | chT-BEL 9798 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2008 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,084 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 16 | 10 | 2,440 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,991 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,199 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Thirion's chess games?
208 games by Marcel Thirion, from Apr 2003 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 Thirion has played.
What does Marcel Thirion play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Marcel Thirion opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Thirion answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...f5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Marcel Thirion play as White?
As White, Marcel Thirion's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Thirion play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Thirion most often plays: Dutch Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Marcel Thirion's FIDE rating?
Marcel Thirion is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Marcel Thirion played?
Our database contains 208 games by Marcel Thirion, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 68 draws, 84 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Thirion?
208 games by Marcel Thirion 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.