Prepare against Marcus Ramlow
DEU · World #44,892 classical · FIDE ID 4624130
When preparing against Marcus Ramlow, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 88 games by Marcus Ramlow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Ramlow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Ramlow 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 | 2,105 | 2,179 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,092 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,092 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 18 | 37 | 33 | 20.5% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Ramlow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Ramlow's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 53.2% | 38.0% |
| e4 | 22 | 46.8% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 38.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ramlow usually continues Bg5 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ramlow usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Ramlow usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ramlow usually continues c3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ramlow usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Ramlow usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 68.4% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
Marcus Ramlow's chess games
All 88 games by Marcus Ramlow in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 37 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Vasily Prokopisin | 2,340 | Gyongyos Open | A54 |
| Aug 2019 | Robert Oros | 2,321 | Mukachevo Rating 40th | B06 |
| Sep 2012 | Egon Merkle | 2,160 | Hessenliga 1213 | A61 |
| Jan 1996 | Andras Vereb | 2,135 | Gyongyos Open | C82 |
| Mar 2002 | Patrice Roujanski | 2,090 | chT2-FRA | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen qual-A | 1989 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,169 |
| Mukachevo Rating 40th | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,222 |
| Gyongyos Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,326 |
| Hessenliga 9495 | 1994 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,927 |
| Hessenliga 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 2,104 |
| BL2-Sued 0102 | 2002 | 4 | 1 | 2,063 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 4 | 1 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Ramlow's chess games?
88 games by Marcus Ramlow, from Apr 2003 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 Ramlow has played.
What does Marcus Ramlow play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Marcus Ramlow opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Ramlow answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Marcus Ramlow play as White?
As White, Marcus Ramlow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Ramlow play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Ramlow most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Marcus Ramlow's FIDE rating?
Marcus Ramlow is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Marcus Ramlow played?
Our database contains 88 games by Marcus Ramlow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 37 draws, 33 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Ramlow?
88 games by Marcus Ramlow 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.