Prepare against Marco Miersch
DEU · World #20,280 classical · FIDE ID 4626915
Our database contains 132 games by Marco Miersch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Miersch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Miersch 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 | 2,055 | 2,152 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,109 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 54 | 27 | 51 | 40.9% |
| As White | 67 | 36 | 14 | 17 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 65 | 18 | 13 | 34 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Miersch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Miersch's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 98.5% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Miersch usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Miersch usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Miersch usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Miersch usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 72.2% | 40.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 22.2% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Marco Miersch's chess games
All 132 games by Marco Miersch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 54 wins, 27 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1999 | Uwe Kersten | 2,366 | 1st ch-Hessen int | B86 |
| Aug 2003 | Henrik Rudolf | 2,316 | 03rd Rostock PSV Open | B98 |
| Jul 2003 | Henk Happel | 2,250 | Dresden ZMD Open | C00 |
| Jul 1999 | Erich Maahs | 2,227 | 1st ch-Hessen int | B21 |
| Aug 2003 | Dietmar Klemm | 2,215 | Dresden ZMD Open | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER int U20 | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,304 |
| ch-Berlin | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,116 |
| 1st ch-Hessen int | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,431 |
| 1st Sauerland Stern Hotel Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,353 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,240 |
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| JBLN Ost 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Miersch's chess games?
132 games by Marco Miersch, from Apr 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 Miersch has played.
What does Marco Miersch play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Marco Miersch opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Miersch answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Marco Miersch play as White?
As White, Marco Miersch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Miersch play as Black?
As Black, Marco Miersch most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Marco Miersch's FIDE rating?
Marco Miersch is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Marco Miersch played?
Our database contains 132 games by Marco Miersch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 27 draws, 51 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Miersch?
132 games by Marco Miersch 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.