Prepare against Marcus Walsh
United Kingdom · World #36,933 classical · FIDE ID 452858
Our database contains 50 games by Marcus Walsh, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Walsh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Walsh 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 | 1,949 | 2,191 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Walsh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Walsh's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Walsh usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Walsh usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Walsh usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Marcus Walsh's chess games
All 50 games by Marcus Walsh in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Dominic Mackle | 2,165 | chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | A61 |
| May 2018 | Richard W Y Lee | 2,149 | BCF-chT1d 1718 (4NCL) Demotion pool | C14 |
| Apr 2017 | Tom Bimpson | 2,060 | BCF-chT2 1617 (4NCL) Promotion pool | C41 |
| Nov 2017 | Zoe Varney | 2,042 | chT1a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Mar 2018 | Stephen C Ledger | 2,041 | BCF-chT1d 1718 (4NCL) Demotion pool | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,847 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,872 |
| chT1-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,969 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,721 |
| chT-BCF S6 (4NCL) Div1A online | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,726 |
| chT2a-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
| chT1a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Walsh's chess games?
50 games by Marcus Walsh, from Nov 2016 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 Walsh has played.
What does Marcus Walsh play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Marcus Walsh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Walsh answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcus Walsh play as White?
As White, Marcus Walsh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Walsh play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Walsh most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Marcus Walsh's FIDE rating?
Marcus Walsh is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Marcus Walsh played?
Our database contains 50 games by Marcus Walsh, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Walsh?
50 games by Marcus Walsh 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.