Prepare against Marcos Lorenzo Duran
Spain · World #12,712 classical · FIDE ID 2204096
When preparing against Marcos Lorenzo Duran, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 229 games by Marcos Lorenzo Duran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Lorenzo Duran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Lorenzo Duran 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 | 2,132 | 2,249 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,112 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,158 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 90 | 46 | 93 | 39.3% |
| As White | 120 | 51 | 27 | 42 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 109 | 39 | 19 | 51 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Lorenzo Duran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Lorenzo Duran's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 45.8% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 35 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 14.2% | 26.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 10.8% | 65.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Duran usually continues c3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Duran usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Duran usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Duran usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Duran usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Duran usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 32.7% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 16 | 30.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 23.1% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 76.9% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
Marcos Lorenzo Duran's chess games
All 229 games by Marcos Lorenzo Duran 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: 90 wins, 46 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez | 2,497 | 9th Linares Anibal Open | C15 |
| Jul 2007 | Albert Vajda | 2,458 | 16th Burgas Open | B01 |
| Apr 2019 | Julio Suarez Gomez | 2,449 | ch-Galego w and Seniors | D24 |
| Aug 2017 | Aziz Mert Erdogdu | 2,415 | 5th Pontevedra Open | E92 |
| Mar 2016 | Roman Skomorokhin | 2,410 | 39th San Sebastian Open | E42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orense Open | 1997 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,502 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 10th | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
| 16th Burgas Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,312 |
| Mondariz Marcote Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,152 |
| 31st Ferrol Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
| Naron Open | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,446 |
| 7th Mondariz Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,493 |
| 32nd Ferrol Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Lorenzo Duran's chess games?
229 games by Marcos Lorenzo Duran, 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 Marcos Lorenzo Duran has played.
What does Marcos Lorenzo Duran play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Marcos Lorenzo Duran opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Lorenzo Duran answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Marcos Lorenzo Duran play as White?
As White, Marcos Lorenzo Duran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Lorenzo Duran play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Lorenzo Duran most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 83.3% win rate); London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Marcos Lorenzo Duran's FIDE rating?
Marcos Lorenzo Duran is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Marcos Lorenzo Duran played?
Our database contains 229 games by Marcos Lorenzo Duran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 46 draws, 93 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Lorenzo Duran?
229 games by Marcos Lorenzo Duran 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.