Prepare against Marius Bartsch
DEU · World #98,934 classical · FIDE ID 16226186
When preparing against Marius Bartsch, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Marius Bartsch, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marius Bartsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marius Bartsch 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 | 1,733 | 1,757 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20.0% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marius Bartsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marius Bartsch's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Marius Bartsch's chess games
All 30 games by Marius Bartsch in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Harald Hiby | 1,891 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | C14 |
| Aug 2017 | Leo Deppe | 1,846 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | B01 |
| Aug 2017 | Jan Wehr | 1,662 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | B01 |
| Dec 2019 | Johannes Jackisch | 1,600 | 29th Erfurt Seniors Open | C16 |
| Aug 2023 | Matthias Henzelmann | 1,443 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,698 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,690 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,516 |
| 29th Erfurt Seniors Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,738 |
| Marianske Lazne Open Seniors | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,499 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marius Bartsch's chess games?
30 games by Marius Bartsch, from Sep 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 Marius Bartsch has played.
What does Marius Bartsch play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marius Bartsch opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marius Bartsch answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Marius Bartsch play as White?
As White, Marius Bartsch's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marius Bartsch play as Black?
As Black, Marius Bartsch most often plays: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Marius Bartsch's FIDE rating?
Marius Bartsch is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Marius Bartsch played?
Our database contains 30 games by Marius Bartsch, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marius Bartsch?
30 games by Marius Bartsch 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.