Prepare against Marco Dobrikov
IM · DEU · World #2,372 classical · FIDE ID 12950378
Our database contains 831 games by Marco Dobrikov, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marco Dobrikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Dobrikov 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 | 2,365 | 2,410 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,376 | 2,391 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,327 | 2,394 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 831 | 371 | 110 | 350 | 44.6% |
| As White | 430 | 194 | 59 | 177 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 401 | 177 | 51 | 173 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Dobrikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Dobrikov's side.
First moves as White (430 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 267 | 62.1% | 54.7% |
| c4 | 60 | 14.0% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 55 | 12.8% | 42.7% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 5.1% | 59.1% |
| Nc3 | 11 | 2.6% | 40.9% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Dobrikov usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Dobrikov usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Dobrikov usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 44.2% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dobrikov usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Dobrikov usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Dobrikov usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 62.2% | 50.9% |
| e5 | 30 | 16.2% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 17 | 9.2% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 102 | 72.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 20 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Marco Dobrikov's chess games
All 831 games by Marco Dobrikov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - Aug 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: 371 wins, 110 draws, 350 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 44 | 27/4/13 | 61.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| D00 | London System | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 2/3/11 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 19/5/21 | 42.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 15/6/15 | 41.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/4/15 | 36.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 14/4/12 | 46.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,728 | Titled Tue | D72 |
| Dec 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,702 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Aug 2023 | Rasmus Svane | 2,631 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Aug 2023 | Mikhail Al. Antipov | 2,601 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| Apr 2024 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,600 | Titled Tue Late | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 342 | 156 | 2,296 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 58 | 27 | 2,344 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 33 | 21 | 1,531 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 22 | 15 | 1,847 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,105 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2020 | 16 | 9 | 2,182 |
| ch-Baden | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,357 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Dobrikov's chess games?
831 games by Marco Dobrikov, from Nov 2012 to Aug 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 Dobrikov has played.
What does Marco Dobrikov play on the first move as White?
Across 430 games with White in our database, Marco Dobrikov opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Dobrikov answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Marco Dobrikov play as White?
As White, Marco Dobrikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 61.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 430 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Dobrikov play as Black?
As Black, Marco Dobrikov most often plays: Modern Defense (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 401 games.
What is Marco Dobrikov's FIDE rating?
Marco Dobrikov is currently rated 2,365 in classical chess, 2,376 in rapid and 2,327 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Marco Dobrikov played?
Our database contains 831 games by Marco Dobrikov, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 371 wins, 110 draws, 350 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Dobrikov?
831 games by Marco Dobrikov 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.