Prepare against Marian Can Nothnagel
FM · DEU · World #1,002 classical · FIDE ID 12921530
When preparing against Marian Can Nothnagel, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 43.6% over 39 games.
Our database contains 401 games by Marian Can Nothnagel, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marian Can Nothnagel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian Can Nothnagel 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 | 2,451 | 2,451 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,435 | 2,443 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,409 | 2,431 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 401 | 183 | 124 | 94 | 45.6% |
| As White | 197 | 98 | 60 | 39 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 204 | 85 | 64 | 55 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Can Nothnagel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Can Nothnagel's side.
First moves as White (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 89.3% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.5% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nothnagel usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nothnagel usually continues Nf3 (70.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nothnagel usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Nothnagel usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nothnagel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 92 | 83.6% | 55.4% |
| c5 | 14 | 12.7% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 93.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Marian Can Nothnagel's chess games
All 401 games by Marian Can Nothnagel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 183 wins, 124 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 33 | 17/11/5 | 51.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 39 | 17/12/10 | 43.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E63 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Christian Bauer | 2,562 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | E81 |
| Feb 2019 | Maciej Klekowski | 2,499 | BL2-Sued 1819 | A08 |
| Oct 2017 | Roland Schmaltz | 2,489 | BL2-Sued 1718 | B06 |
| Jun 2019 | Leonid Milov | 2,475 | 22nd Rhein Main Open A | B21 |
| Aug 2018 | Szymon Gumularz | 2,458 | ch-EU U18 28th | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 35 | 24 | 2,200 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 29 | 14 | 2,365 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2012 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,648 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 1,926 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2013 | 14 | 10 | 1,926 |
| ch-Hessen U14 | 2014 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,902 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 1,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Can Nothnagel's chess games?
401 games by Marian Can Nothnagel, from Mar 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 Marian Can Nothnagel has played.
What does Marian Can Nothnagel play on the first move as White?
Across 197 games with White in our database, Marian Can Nothnagel opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Can Nothnagel answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Marian Can Nothnagel play as White?
As White, Marian Can Nothnagel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 51.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Can Nothnagel play as Black?
As Black, Marian Can Nothnagel most often plays: Philidor (39 games, 43.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Marian Can Nothnagel's FIDE rating?
Marian Can Nothnagel is currently rated 2,451 in classical chess, 2,435 in rapid and 2,409 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,451 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Marian Can Nothnagel played?
Our database contains 401 games by Marian Can Nothnagel, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 124 draws, 94 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Can Nothnagel?
401 games by Marian Can Nothnagel 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.