Prepare against Marco Thinius
IM · DEU · World #2,666 classical · FIDE ID 4613112
Our database contains 617 games by Marco Thinius, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Thinius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Thinius 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 | 2,352 | 2,422 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 617 | 276 | 190 | 151 | 44.7% |
| As White | 316 | 159 | 86 | 71 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 301 | 117 | 104 | 80 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Thinius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Thinius's side.
First moves as White (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 164 | 51.9% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 77 | 24.4% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 39 | 12.3% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 30 | 9.5% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Thinius usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Thinius usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Thinius usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Thinius usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Thinius usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Thinius usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 86 | 68.8% | 54.1% |
| c5 | 17 | 13.6% | 73.5% |
| c6 | 10 | 8.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 81.0% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 6 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.2% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Marco Thinius's chess games
All 617 games by Marco Thinius 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: 276 wins, 190 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 28 | 17/5/6 | 60.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Tamas Banusz | 2,599 | 17th Neckar Open A | A13 |
| Nov 2003 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,590 | 7th Bayern-chI Bank Hofmann | B14 |
| Jan 2004 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,576 | 75th ch-GER | B92 |
| Jan 2008 | Klaus Bischoff | 2,537 | Bad Zwesten Open A | B43 |
| Jun 2006 | Sergei Ovsejevitsch | 2,527 | 21st Hassloch Open | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,290 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,435 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,316 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2005 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,192 |
| Olomouc Valoz Cup | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,316 |
| Gausdal Classics IM 2nd | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,444 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Thinius's chess games?
617 games by Marco Thinius, 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 Thinius has played.
What does Marco Thinius play on the first move as White?
Across 316 games with White in our database, Marco Thinius opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Thinius answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Marco Thinius play as White?
As White, Marco Thinius's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 55.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 316 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Thinius play as Black?
As Black, Marco Thinius most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Marco Thinius's FIDE rating?
Marco Thinius is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,422 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Marco Thinius played?
Our database contains 617 games by Marco Thinius, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 190 draws, 151 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Thinius?
617 games by Marco Thinius 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.