Prepare against Marcel Wubben
NLD · World #20,702 classical · FIDE ID 1008480
Our database contains 54 games by Marcel Wubben, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Wubben's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Wubben 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 | 2,051 | 2,225 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 13 | 25 | 29.6% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Wubben's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Wubben's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Wubben usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Wubben usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Wubben usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Marcel Wubben's chess games
All 54 games by Marcel Wubben in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Marc Simonet Pons | 2,345 | 21st Andorra Open | D21 |
| Dec 2002 | Jochem Snuverink | 2,236 | Groningen Harmonie Mini Open A | D07 |
| Dec 2007 | Marc Schlette | 2,189 | Groningen Harmonie Open C | D85 |
| Dec 2008 | Rob Bodicker | 2,105 | Groningen Compact Open A | A56 |
| Dec 2002 | Rene Krul | 2,104 | Groningen Harmonie Mini Open A | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphen aan den Rijn Open | 1995 | 7 | 5 | 2,476 |
| 21st Andorra Open | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,172 |
| 51st Groningen Open compact A | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
| Cattolica Open | 1992 | 4 | 1 | 2,065 |
| Groningen Harmonie Mini Open A | 2002 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,190 |
| Ghent Open 43rd | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,997 |
| Groningen SO ON Mini Open | 2001 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,318 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open C | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Wubben's chess games?
54 games by Marcel Wubben, from Apr 2003 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 Wubben has played.
What does Marcel Wubben play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Marcel Wubben opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Wubben answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcel Wubben play as White?
As White, Marcel Wubben's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Wubben play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Wubben most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Marcel Wubben's FIDE rating?
Marcel Wubben is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Marcel Wubben played?
Our database contains 54 games by Marcel Wubben, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Wubben?
54 games by Marcel Wubben 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.