Prepare against Marcel Van Haren
NLD · World #31,242 classical · FIDE ID 1023039
Our database contains 46 games by Marcel Van Haren, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Van Haren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Van Haren 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 | 1,978 | 2,042 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 28.3% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Van Haren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Van Haren's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 82.6% | 55.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Haren usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Haren usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Haren usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Haren usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Haren usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Marcel Van Haren's chess games
All 46 games by Marcel Van Haren in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 13 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Sascha Seibt | 1,896 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | A04 |
| Sep 2019 | Karl Kloepper | 1,870 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | A40 |
| Nov 2003 | Bert Van Steenbergen | 1,868 | ch-LiSB B | B50 |
| Nov 2003 | Marcel Graff | 1,826 | ch-LiSB B | D40 |
| Dec 2003 | John Uckerman | 1,780 | ch-LiSB B | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LiSB B | 2003 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,938 |
| Weijers OHK Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-LiSB C | 1999 | 6 | 4 | 1,728 |
| ch-LiSB | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 1,753 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,991 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,914 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,697 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Van Haren's chess games?
46 games by Marcel Van Haren, from May 2019 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 Van Haren has played.
What does Marcel Van Haren play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Marcel Van Haren opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Van Haren answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Marcel Van Haren play as White?
As White, Marcel Van Haren's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Van Haren play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Van Haren most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Marcel Van Haren's FIDE rating?
Marcel Van Haren is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Marcel Van Haren played?
Our database contains 46 games by Marcel Van Haren, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Van Haren?
46 games by Marcel Van Haren 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.