Prepare against Marcus Hamann
DEU · World #61,161 classical · FIDE ID 24668060
When preparing against Marcus Hamann, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 74 games by Marcus Hamann, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Hamann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Hamann 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 | 1,852 | 1,885 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 19 | 20 | 35 | 25.7% |
| As White | 36 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Hamann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Hamann's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hamann usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hamann usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Hamann usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hamann usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hamann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
Marcus Hamann's chess games
All 74 games by Marcus Hamann in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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, 20 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Tobias Mueller | 2,128 | 1st Blankenese Open | B76 |
| Oct 2014 | Annett Hofmann | 1,992 | 19th Blankenburg Open A | B84 |
| Sep 2002 | Frank Sommer | 1,788 | 1st Hamburg HSK DWZ Open | D02 |
| Jun 2003 | Gerhard Dahle | 1,743 | 1st Harburg chB | B92 |
| Oct 2011 | Edwin Baart | 1,687 | Guernsey Holiday Open | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lueneburg Open A | 2017 | 14 | 1 | 1,687 |
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2012 | 14 | 9 | 1,719 |
| 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,720 |
| 1st Blankenese Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,868 |
| 19th Blankenburg Open A | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| 17th Bad Zwesten Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
| 1st Hamburg HSK DWZ Open | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| Lueneburg Open | 2014 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Hamann's chess games?
74 games by Marcus Hamann, from Sep 2010 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 Marcus Hamann has played.
What does Marcus Hamann play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Marcus Hamann opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Hamann answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...f5 (47% of games).
What openings does Marcus Hamann play as White?
As White, Marcus Hamann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Hamann play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Hamann most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Marcus Hamann's FIDE rating?
Marcus Hamann is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Marcus Hamann played?
Our database contains 74 games by Marcus Hamann, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Hamann?
74 games by Marcus Hamann 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.