Prepare against Marco Otte
DEU · World #8,878 classical · FIDE ID 4639677
When preparing against Marco Otte, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (34%).
Our database contains 150 games by Marco Otte, covering Apr 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Marco Otte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Otte 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 | 2,189 | 2,268 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,220 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,223 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 59 | 42 | 49 | 39.3% |
| As White | 77 | 31 | 22 | 24 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 73 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Otte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Otte's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 38 | 49.4% | 71.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 23.4% | 36.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 9.1% | 21.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Otte usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Otte usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Otte usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Otte usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Otte usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Otte usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 63.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.1% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 34.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 34.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Marco Otte's chess games
All 150 games by Marco Otte in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 59 wins, 42 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | David Kanovsky | 2,492 | 21st Pardubice Czech Open A | B72 |
| Jul 2007 | Andrey Gorovets | 2,364 | Pardubice Czech Open | E92 |
| Feb 2009 | Johannes Rudolph | 2,300 | BL2-Sued 0809 | D31 |
| Nov 2008 | Iamze Tammert | 2,280 | BL2-Sued 0809 | A35 |
| Mar 2009 | Michael Pfleger | 2,270 | BL2-Sued 0809 | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL2-Sued 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,415 |
| 79th chA-Bayern | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| Regionalliga Sued-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| Regionalliga SW 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| Landesliga Sued 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,218 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,159 |
| Regionalliga SW 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Otte's chess games?
150 games by Marco Otte, from Apr 2004 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 Otte has played.
What does Marco Otte play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Marco Otte opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Otte answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Marco Otte play as White?
As White, Marco Otte's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Otte play as Black?
As Black, Marco Otte most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Marco Otte's FIDE rating?
Marco Otte is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Marco Otte played?
Our database contains 150 games by Marco Otte, covering Apr 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 42 draws, 49 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Otte?
150 games by Marco Otte 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.