Prepare against Marco Albert
DEU · World #5,675 classical · FIDE ID 34613056
When preparing against Marco Albert, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 35 games by Marco Albert, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Marco Albert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Albert 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 | 2,258 | 2,267 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,276 | 2,276 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,140 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 44.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 153 rated games against 109 different opponents, across 37 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 49 | 18 | 22 | 9 | 36.7% | 2,184 | 2,258 | 11 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 44.4% | 2,323 | 2,367 | 6 |
| Blitz | 95 | 44 | 13 | 38 | 46.3% | 2,066 | 2,071 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 63 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 31.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 60 | 35 | 13 | 12 | 58.3% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs IM · 9 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 3 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2,180 | 2,366 |
| 2025 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2,255 | 2,331 |
| 2024 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 2,061 | 2,108 |
| 2023 | 32 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 2,177 | 2,202 |
| 2022 | 38 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 1,970 | 1,993 |
| 2021 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 2,202 | 2,047 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Albert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Albert's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Albert usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Albert usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Albert usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Marco Albert's chess games
All 35 games by Marco Albert in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Marian Can Nothnagel | 2,434 | 51st ch-GER Rapid | E94 |
| Jun 2025 | Thilo Ehmann | 2,346 | 51st ch-GER Rapid | B90 |
| Jun 2025 | Nikita Nechitaylo | 2,261 | 51st ch-GER Rapid | E46 |
| Jun 2025 | Rainer Kleeschaetzky | 2,218 | 51st ch-GER Rapid | D11 |
| Mar 2026 | Philipp Roelle | 2,109 | 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MTB | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st ch-GER Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,392 |
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MTB | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,354 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2324+ | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Albert's chess games?
35 games by Marco Albert, from Dec 2021 to Nov 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 Marco Albert has played.
What does Marco Albert play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Marco Albert opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Albert answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Marco Albert play as White?
As White, Marco Albert's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Albert play as Black?
As Black, Marco Albert most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Marco Albert's FIDE rating?
Marco Albert is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,276 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Marco Albert played?
Our database contains 35 games by Marco Albert, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Albert?
35 games by Marco Albert 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.