Prepare against Marcus R Harvey
IM · United Kingdom · World #869 classical · FIDE ID 400092
When preparing against Marcus R Harvey, expect 1.Nf3 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Larsen Attack as White, 34.0% over 47 games.
Our database contains 1,337 games by Marcus R Harvey, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcus R Harvey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus R Harvey 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 | 2,464 | 2,499 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,443 | 2,460 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,444 | 2,485 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,337 | 667 | 301 | 369 | 49.9% |
| As White | 671 | 361 | 143 | 167 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 666 | 306 | 158 | 202 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus R Harvey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus R Harvey's side.
First moves as White (671 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 241 | 35.9% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 128 | 19.1% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 125 | 18.6% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 96 | 14.3% | 57.8% |
| g3 | 58 | 8.6% | 56.9% |
| b3 | 12 | 1.8% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Harvey usually continues b3 (67.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Harvey usually continues b3 (47.9% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Harvey usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Harvey usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Harvey usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Harvey usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 152 | 49.2% | 58.9% |
| c6 | 108 | 35.0% | 57.9% |
| e5 | 24 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 22 | 7.1% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 131 | 59.3% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 55 | 24.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 8.6% | 57.9% |
| f5 | 10 | 4.5% | 85.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Marcus R Harvey's chess games
All 1,337 games by Marcus R Harvey in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 667 wins, 301 draws, 369 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 136 | 73/33/30 | 53.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 69 | 35/17/17 | 50.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 47 | 16/13/18 | 34.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 39 | 17/11/11 | 43.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 21/7/9 | 56.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 18/9/3 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 65 | 29/20/16 | 44.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 19/7/13 | 48.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 36 | 15/8/13 | 41.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 36 | 16/7/13 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/10/9 | 36.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 26 | 11/2/13 | 42.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Wesley So | 2,765 | PRO League Stage | C11 |
| Jan 2020 | Quang Liem Le | 2,713 | PRO League Stage | A30 |
| Sep 2012 | Nigel D Short | 2,698 | Short Simul | C14 |
| Jul 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,696 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Apr 2017 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,684 | Titled Tue | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 598 | 367.5 | 2,438 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 50 | 22.5 | 2,438 |
| London Wood Green | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,510 |
| Hull 4NCL GM | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,496 |
| UK Open Blitz | 2018 | 15 | 12.5 | 2,576 |
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 14 | 10 | 2,460 |
| English Online Blitz | 2020 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,568 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,425 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ameet K Ghasi (11 games) · Jonah B Willow (11 games) · Daniel W Gormally (11 games) · Matthew J Wadsworth (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus R Harvey's chess games?
1,337 games by Marcus R Harvey, from May 2011 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 Marcus R Harvey has played.
What does Marcus R Harvey play on the first move as White?
Across 671 games with White in our database, Marcus R Harvey opens with 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus R Harvey answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Marcus R Harvey play as White?
As White, Marcus R Harvey's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (136 games, 53.7% win rate); English Opening (69 games, 50.7% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (47 games, 34.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 671 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus R Harvey play as Black?
As Black, Marcus R Harvey most often plays: French: Classical Variation (65 games, 44.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (36 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 666 games.
What is Marcus R Harvey's FIDE rating?
Marcus R Harvey is currently rated 2,464 in classical chess, 2,443 in rapid and 2,444 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,499 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Marcus R Harvey played?
Our database contains 1,337 games by Marcus R Harvey, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 667 wins, 301 draws, 369 losses (49.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus R Harvey?
1,337 games by Marcus R Harvey 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.