Prepare against Marcus Raine
Australia · World #52,781 classical · FIDE ID 3203018
Our database contains 98 games by Marcus Raine, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Raine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Raine 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 | 1,882 | 2,212 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 2,013 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 2,024 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 48 | 20 | 30 | 49.0% |
| As White | 50 | 25 | 11 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 23 | 9 | 16 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Raine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Raine's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 34.0% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 13 | 26.0% | 76.9% |
| c4 | 13 | 26.0% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 14.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Raine usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Raine usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Raine usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 76.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Raine usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Raine usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Raine usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 68.0% | 67.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Marcus Raine's chess games
All 98 games by Marcus Raine 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: 48 wins, 20 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B06 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | Edyta Rozycki | 1,979 | ch-Box Hill Rainbow | A90 |
| Jun 2003 | Narelle S Szuveges | 1,958 | Box Hill FIDE | C41 |
| Nov 2019 | Nicholas Ilic | 1,940 | Box Hill Open | B41 |
| Dec 2011 | Richard Voon | 1,933 | ch-AUS Reserves | E18 |
| Aug 2003 | Gary D Bekker | 1,901 | Box Hill FIDE | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Hill Open | 2019 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,813 |
| ch-Melbourne CC | 2004 | 12 | 8 | 2,377 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,902 |
| Box Hill FIDE | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,094 |
| ch-Box Hill CC | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,936 |
| 2026 Box Hill Club Championship | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,736 |
| ch-Victoria Reserves | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,970 |
| Box Hill Autumn Cup | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Raine's chess games?
98 games by Marcus Raine, 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 Raine has played.
What does Marcus Raine play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Marcus Raine opens with 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Raine answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Marcus Raine play as White?
As White, Marcus Raine's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Raine play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Raine most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Marcus Raine's FIDE rating?
Marcus Raine is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Marcus Raine played?
Our database contains 98 games by Marcus Raine, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 20 draws, 30 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Raine?
98 games by Marcus Raine 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.