Prepare against Marco Wilhelm
CHE · World #114,031 classical · FIDE ID 1347039
Our database contains 31 games by Marco Wilhelm, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Wilhelm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Wilhelm 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 | 1,690 | 1,690 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,644 | 1,675 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,685 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 12.9% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Wilhelm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Wilhelm's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 90.9% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Marco Wilhelm's chess games
All 31 games by Marco Wilhelm in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 4 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Kylian Pahud | 1,725 | ch-SUI U12 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI U10 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,526 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,588 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Blitz (BTZ) | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,546 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,614 |
| 19th Lugano Paradiso Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,378 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,475 |
| Schaffhausen Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,472 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Wilhelm's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 31 of Marco Wilhelm's games from Dec 2021 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Marco Wilhelm has played.
What does Marco Wilhelm play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Marco Wilhelm opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Wilhelm answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marco Wilhelm play as White?
As White, Marco Wilhelm's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Wilhelm play as Black?
As Black, Marco Wilhelm most often plays: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Marco Wilhelm's FIDE rating?
Marco Wilhelm is currently rated 1,690 in classical chess, 1,644 in rapid and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,690 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marco Wilhelm played?
Our database contains 31 games by Marco Wilhelm, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (12.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Wilhelm?
Open Marco Wilhelm's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 31 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.