Prepare against Marcus R Harvey
IM · United Kingdom · World #818 classical · FIDE ID 400092
Our database contains 1,311 games by Marcus R Harvey, covering May 2011 to Aug 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 | 2,470 | 2,499 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,450 | 2,460 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,446 | 2,485 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,311 | 649 | 297 | 365 | 49.5% |
| As White | 658 | 352 | 140 | 166 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 653 | 297 | 157 | 199 | 45.5% |
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 (658 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 230 | 35.0% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 128 | 19.5% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 124 | 18.8% | 65.7% |
| e4 | 95 | 14.4% | 57.9% |
| g3 | 58 | 8.8% | 56.9% |
| b3 | 12 | 1.8% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Harvey usually continues b3 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Harvey usually continues b3 (48.9% 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 (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 149 | 49.5% | 58.7% |
| c6 | 103 | 34.2% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 24 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 22 | 7.3% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 129 | 59.2% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 55 | 25.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 8.3% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 10 | 4.6% | 85.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Marcus R Harvey's chess games
All 1,311 games by Marcus R Harvey in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 649 wins, 297 draws, 365 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 127 | 66/31/30 | 52.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 69 | 35/17/17 | 50.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 46 | 16/13/17 | 34.8% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 39 | 17/11/11 | 43.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 21/7/9 | 56.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 17/9/3 | 58.6% |
| 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 | 64 | 28/20/16 | 43.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 18/7/13 | 47.4% |
| A14 | English Opening | 35 | 16/6/13 | 45.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 34 | 13/8/13 | 38.2% |
| 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 | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
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: Daniel W Gormally (11 games) · Jonah B Willow (11 games) · Ameet K Ghasi (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?
1,311 games by Marcus R Harvey, from May 2011 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 R Harvey has played.
What does Marcus R Harvey play on the first move as White?
Across 658 games with White in our database, Marcus R Harvey opens with 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus R Harvey answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (8% 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 (127 games, 52.0% win rate); English Opening (69 games, 50.7% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (46 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 658 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 (64 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (38 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 45.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 653 games.
What is Marcus R Harvey's FIDE rating?
Marcus R Harvey is currently rated 2,470 in classical chess, 2,450 in rapid and 2,446 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,499 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Marcus R Harvey played?
Our database contains 1,311 games by Marcus R Harvey, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 649 wins, 297 draws, 365 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus R Harvey?
1,311 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.