Prepare against Marianne Stepanjan
DEU · World #93,821 classical · FIDE ID 16246110
When preparing against Marianne Stepanjan, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Marianne Stepanjan, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marianne Stepanjan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marianne Stepanjan 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 | 1,747 | 1,819 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,655 | 1,655 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,726 | 1,769 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 85 | 47 | 101 | 36.5% |
| As White | 118 | 45 | 21 | 52 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 115 | 40 | 26 | 49 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marianne Stepanjan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marianne Stepanjan's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 96.6% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 46.9% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Stepanjan usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Stepanjan usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Stepanjan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Stepanjan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 78.9% | 49.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 13.2% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.6% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 71.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.8% | 68.8% |
Marianne Stepanjan's chess games
All 233 games by Marianne Stepanjan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 85 wins, 47 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Ekkehard Hufendiek | 1,905 | Marburg Open A | C65 |
| Sep 2022 | Anita Just | 1,895 | ch-GER Rapid w | C01 |
| May 2026 | Chen Fan Gao | 1,836 | DEM U18w | D35 |
| Sep 2022 | Constanze Wulf | 1,835 | ch-GER Rapid w | B01 |
| Jul 2019 | Philipp Wendl | 1,833 | ch-EU Union U12 17th | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2018 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,207 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 1,731 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2022 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,481 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2018 | 17 | 3.5 | 1,068 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2020 | 16 | 7 | 1,228 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2021 | 13 | 5 | 1,325 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,411 |
| chT-GER U16 Girls | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,513 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marianne Stepanjan's chess games?
233 games by Marianne Stepanjan, from Sep 2018 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 Marianne Stepanjan has played.
What does Marianne Stepanjan play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Marianne Stepanjan opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marianne Stepanjan answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Marianne Stepanjan play as White?
As White, Marianne Stepanjan's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marianne Stepanjan play as Black?
As Black, Marianne Stepanjan most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Marianne Stepanjan's FIDE rating?
Marianne Stepanjan is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,655 in rapid and 1,726 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Marianne Stepanjan played?
Our database contains 233 games by Marianne Stepanjan, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 47 draws, 101 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marianne Stepanjan?
233 games by Marianne Stepanjan 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.