Prepare against Marcus Schmuecker
CM · DEU · World #6,935 classical · FIDE ID 4658892
Our database contains 216 games by Marcus Schmuecker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Schmuecker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Schmuecker 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 | 2,226 | 2,272 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,259 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,250 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 83 | 65 | 68 | 38.4% |
| As White | 108 | 40 | 40 | 28 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 108 | 43 | 25 | 40 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Schmuecker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Schmuecker's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 59.3% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 34.3% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.5% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schmuecker usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Schmuecker usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Schmuecker usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Schmuecker usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Schmuecker usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Schmuecker usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 60.4% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 17 | 35.4% | 64.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 48.3% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 17.2% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 30.0% |
Marcus Schmuecker's chess games
All 216 games by Marcus Schmuecker 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: 83 wins, 65 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Misa Pap | 2,483 | 34th Bad Woerishofen Open | C07 |
| Oct 2015 | Christian Richter | 2,366 | ch-NRW | E15 |
| Jul 2005 | Janusch Koscielski | 2,360 | Dortmund Open A | B01 |
| Feb 2018 | Peter Dittmar | 2,306 | 34th Bad Woerishofen Open | E33 |
| Feb 2010 | Thomas Nordsieck | 2,302 | NRW Class2 0910 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 2015 | 21 | 11 | 2,198 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 17 | 10 | 2,149 |
| ch-RLP A | 1999 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-Eisenberg RLP | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,282 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,300 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,248 |
| ch-SVR B | 2000 | 9 | 7 | – |
| NRW Class2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Schmuecker's chess games?
216 games by Marcus Schmuecker, 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 Schmuecker has played.
What does Marcus Schmuecker play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Marcus Schmuecker opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Schmuecker answers 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Marcus Schmuecker play as White?
As White, Marcus Schmuecker's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Schmuecker play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Schmuecker most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Marcus Schmuecker's FIDE rating?
Marcus Schmuecker is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Marcus Schmuecker played?
Our database contains 216 games by Marcus Schmuecker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 65 draws, 68 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Schmuecker?
216 games by Marcus Schmuecker 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.