Prepare against Marcques Hansen
ZAF · World #70,433 classical · FIDE ID 14318520
When preparing against Marcques Hansen, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Marcques Hansen, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcques Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcques Hansen 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 | 1,820 | 1,824 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 46.3% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcques Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcques Hansen's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 73.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Marcques Hansen's chess games
All 41 games by Marcques Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Gerald Wagner | 1,802 | ch-RSA U16 | B76 |
| Jan 2020 | Jeffrey Mthetho | 1,661 | chT-RSA Regions | A49 |
| Apr 2017 | Yashkar Balmakhun | 1,656 | ch-RSA U18 | A38 |
| Dec 2023 | Laviens Makhetha | 1,643 | Durban USSA Open | A47 |
| Apr 2017 | Draven Bucceri | 1,606 | ch-RSA U18 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U18 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,636 |
| ch-RSA U16 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,409 |
| Durban USSA Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,622 |
| chT-RSA U16 | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,464 |
| chT-RSA U20 | 2020 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,520 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,953 |
| Commonwealth & South African | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcques Hansen's chess games?
41 games by Marcques Hansen, from May 2015 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 Marcques Hansen has played.
What does Marcques Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Marcques Hansen opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcques Hansen answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcques Hansen play as White?
As White, Marcques Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcques Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Marcques Hansen most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Marcques Hansen's FIDE rating?
Marcques Hansen is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Marcques Hansen played?
Our database contains 41 games by Marcques Hansen, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcques Hansen?
41 games by Marcques Hansen 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.