Prepare against Marcella Gunther
NLD · World #38,897 classical · FIDE ID 1032488
Our database contains 139 games by Marcella Gunther, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcella Gunther's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcella Gunther 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 | 1,940 | 1,972 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,946 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 60 | 25 | 54 | 43.2% |
| As White | 72 | 34 | 16 | 22 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 67 | 26 | 9 | 32 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcella Gunther's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcella Gunther's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 97.2% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gunther usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Gunther usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gunther usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gunther usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 64.6% | 35.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 35.4% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Marcella Gunther's chess games
All 139 games by Marcella Gunther in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 60 wins, 25 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Lisa Hortensius | 2,134 | ch-NED U21 Girls | B48 |
| Aug 2010 | Rene In't Veld | 2,097 | 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | C13 |
| May 2008 | Donna Schut | 2,052 | ch-NED U17 Girls | C52 |
| Apr 2013 | Tjark Vos | 2,039 | ch-NED U21 | B17 |
| Jun 2014 | Siegfried Coenen | 1,992 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U21 Girls | 2011 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,922 |
| ch-NED U17 Girls | 2009 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,877 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
| Enschede Open B U16 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-NED U13 Girls | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,203 |
| ch-NED U15 Girls | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,681 |
| Twente Young Master Open C | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 1,474 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcella Gunther's chess games?
139 games by Marcella Gunther, from Jan 2009 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 Marcella Gunther has played.
What does Marcella Gunther play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Marcella Gunther opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcella Gunther answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Marcella Gunther play as White?
As White, Marcella Gunther's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcella Gunther play as Black?
As Black, Marcella Gunther most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Marcella Gunther's FIDE rating?
Marcella Gunther is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Marcella Gunther played?
Our database contains 139 games by Marcella Gunther, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 25 draws, 54 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcella Gunther?
139 games by Marcella Gunther 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.