Prepare against Marcell Aulich
DEU · World #10,525 classical · FIDE ID 24631981
When preparing against Marcell Aulich, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Marcell Aulich, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcell Aulich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcell Aulich 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 | 2,162 | 2,222 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,250 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 85 | 77 | 66 | 37.3% |
| As White | 116 | 47 | 36 | 33 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 112 | 38 | 41 | 33 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcell Aulich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcell Aulich's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 99.1% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Aulich usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Aulich usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Aulich usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Aulich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 82.7% | 43.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 69.7% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 30.3% | 70.0% |
Marcell Aulich's chess games
All 228 games by Marcell Aulich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 85 wins, 77 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,368 | ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | B22 |
| Feb 2010 | Zoya Schleining | 2,334 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | D45 |
| Dec 2008 | Florian Armbrust | 2,311 | chT-GER U20 | B65 |
| Jul 2007 | Michail Kolkin | 2,261 | Dortmund Open A | B00 |
| Jul 2008 | Marcel Racherbaeumer | 2,260 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 26 | 14 | 2,134 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 18 | 8 | 2,019 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2008 | 13 | 5 | 2,029 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U16 | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 1,506 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 1,794 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-Gelsenkirchen U16 | 2003 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,589 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcell Aulich's chess games?
228 games by Marcell Aulich, from Jul 2005 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 Marcell Aulich has played.
What does Marcell Aulich play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Marcell Aulich opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcell Aulich answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Marcell Aulich play as White?
As White, Marcell Aulich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcell Aulich play as Black?
As Black, Marcell Aulich most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Marcell Aulich's FIDE rating?
Marcell Aulich is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Marcell Aulich played?
Our database contains 228 games by Marcell Aulich, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 77 draws, 66 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcell Aulich?
228 games by Marcell Aulich 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.