Prepare against Marco Becker
DEU · World #38,592 classical · FIDE ID 24601993
Our database contains 186 games by Marco Becker, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Becker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Becker 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 | 1,942 | 2,037 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,015 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 68 | 38 | 80 | 36.6% |
| As White | 100 | 39 | 24 | 37 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 29 | 14 | 43 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Becker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Becker's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 95.0% | 51.1% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Becker usually continues g3 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Becker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Becker usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Becker usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Becker usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 88.6% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Marco Becker's chess games
All 186 games by Marco Becker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 68 wins, 38 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 39 | 17/10/12 | 43.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Helmut Kuttnick | 2,129 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | A56 |
| Jul 2016 | Heinz Schultheis | 2,114 | WchT Seniors 50 | A56 |
| Mar 2012 | Arkady Berov | 2,107 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | B20 |
| Jul 2016 | Herbert Nachtkamp | 2,091 | WchT Seniors 50 | D05 |
| Apr 2010 | Ralf Wagner | 2,082 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,828 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,846 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,910 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,994 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,140 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Becker's chess games?
186 games by Marco Becker, from Jul 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 Marco Becker has played.
What does Marco Becker play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Marco Becker opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Becker answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Marco Becker play as White?
As White, Marco Becker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 43.6% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Becker play as Black?
As Black, Marco Becker most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Marco Becker's FIDE rating?
Marco Becker is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Marco Becker played?
Our database contains 186 games by Marco Becker, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 38 draws, 80 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Becker?
186 games by Marco Becker 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.