Prepare against Marcus E Osborne
United Kingdom · World #13,491 classical · FIDE ID 404608
Our database contains 399 games by Marcus E Osborne, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcus E Osborne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus E Osborne 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 | 2,122 | 2,286 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,244 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 160 | 108 | 131 | 40.1% |
| As White | 205 | 84 | 57 | 64 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 194 | 76 | 51 | 67 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus E Osborne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus E Osborne's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 62.0% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 31 | 15.1% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 26 | 12.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Osborne usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Osborne usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Osborne usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 53.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Osborne usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Osborne usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Osborne usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 55.6% | 57.0% |
| c5 | 28 | 31.1% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 45.6% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 26 | 38.2% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Marcus E Osborne's chess games
All 399 games by Marcus E Osborne in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 160 wins, 108 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Tamas Jr. Fodor | 2,505 | 103rd ch-GBR | B84 |
| Jul 2012 | Richard J D Palliser | 2,482 | 99th ch-GBR | A47 |
| Dec 2015 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,477 | 7th London Classic Open | E62 |
| Jul 2013 | John M Emms | 2,469 | 100th ch-GBR | A43 |
| Jul 2013 | Keith C Arkell | 2,444 | 07 Sunningdale e2e4 Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,202 |
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2010 | 19 | 9 | 2,124 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open | 2013 | 12 | 7 | 2,236 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,281 |
| chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,291 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,184 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus E Osborne's chess games?
399 games by Marcus E Osborne, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Marcus E Osborne has played.
What does Marcus E Osborne play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Marcus E Osborne opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus E Osborne answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Marcus E Osborne play as White?
As White, Marcus E Osborne's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus E Osborne play as Black?
As Black, Marcus E Osborne most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Marcus E Osborne's FIDE rating?
Marcus E Osborne is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Marcus E Osborne played?
Our database contains 399 games by Marcus E Osborne, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 108 draws, 131 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus E Osborne?
399 games by Marcus E Osborne 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.