Prepare against Marco Wilhelm
CHE · World #118,920 classical · FIDE ID 1347039
When preparing against Marco Wilhelm, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (80%).
Our database contains 35 games by Marco Wilhelm, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 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 | 1,680 | 1,690 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,610 | 1,675 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,660 | 1,702 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 11.4% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 5.3% |
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 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% 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 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Marco Wilhelm's chess games
All 35 games by Marco Wilhelm in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Sep 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, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 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% |
| 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 | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,614 |
| Swiss Youth Individual Championship 2026 | 1st Qualification | U14 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,808 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,636 |
| 19th Lugano Paradiso Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,378 |
| Schaffhausen Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,472 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,475 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Wilhelm's chess games?
35 games by Marco Wilhelm, from Dec 2021 to Sep 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 Wilhelm has played.
What does Marco Wilhelm play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marco Wilhelm opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Wilhelm answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% 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); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 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 (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Marco Wilhelm's FIDE rating?
Marco Wilhelm is currently rated 1,680 in classical chess, 1,610 in rapid and 1,660 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,690 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Marco Wilhelm played?
Our database contains 35 games by Marco Wilhelm, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (11.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Wilhelm?
35 games by Marco Wilhelm 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.