Prepare against Marcel Wildi
FM · CHE · World #7,413 classical · FIDE ID 1301845
Our database contains 278 games by Marcel Wildi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Wildi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Wildi 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 | 2,216 | 2,321 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 85 | 70 | 123 | 30.6% |
| As White | 139 | 48 | 37 | 54 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 139 | 37 | 33 | 69 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Wildi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Wildi's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 56.8% | 41.8% |
| e4 | 42 | 30.2% | 59.5% |
| g3 | 11 | 7.9% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 41.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Wildi usually continues Nc3 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Wildi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Wildi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Wildi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Wildi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Wildi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 40 | 63.5% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 36.6% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 22.0% | 5.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 19.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Marcel Wildi's chess games
All 278 games by Marcel Wildi 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: 85 wins, 70 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 40 | 19/6/15 | 47.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Hansjuerg Kaenel | 2,434 | 5th Baden Casino Open | B49 |
| Mar 2013 | Ralph Buss | 2,402 | chT-SUI | D05 |
| Jan 1996 | Eugen Kurz | 2,345 | Oberliga Baden 9596 | D15 |
| Jan 2002 | Bruno Kamber | 2,332 | Winterthur Open 2 | B20 |
| Jun 2026 | Ondozi,M | 2,317 | TCh-SUI 2026 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 74 | 23 | 1,988 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 38 | 12 | 2,205 |
| 5th Baden Casino Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,437 |
| Oberliga Baden 9293 | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 2,295 |
| Baden OL 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 2,105 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| Geneve Open | 1993 | 6 | 2 | 2,245 |
| Oberliga Baden 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 4 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Wildi's chess games?
278 games by Marcel Wildi, 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 Wildi has played.
What does Marcel Wildi play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Marcel Wildi opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Wildi answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marcel Wildi play as White?
As White, Marcel Wildi's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Wildi play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Wildi most often plays: Pirc Defense (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Marcel Wildi's FIDE rating?
Marcel Wildi is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Marcel Wildi played?
Our database contains 278 games by Marcel Wildi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 70 draws, 123 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Wildi?
278 games by Marcel Wildi 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.