Prepare against Marius Fraenzel
DEU · World #64,341 classical · FIDE ID 24624500
When preparing against Marius Fraenzel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Marius Fraenzel, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marius Fraenzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marius Fraenzel 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 | 1,841 | 1,870 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,859 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,821 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 36.5% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marius Fraenzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marius Fraenzel's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Fraenzel usually continues c3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Fraenzel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Fraenzel usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Marius Fraenzel's chess games
All 52 games by Marius Fraenzel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Fredi Ehlers | 1,991 | ch-Niederrhein | D10 |
| Nov 2016 | Fabian Beyer | 1,963 | ch-Solingen | B13 |
| Apr 2019 | Dieter Komans | 1,906 | ch-Niederrhein | C65 |
| Apr 2014 | Thomas Plueckelmann | 1,780 | ch-Niederrhein | D18 |
| Mar 2018 | Helmut Meckel | 1,772 | ch-Niederrhein | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2019 | 20 | 8 | 1,788 |
| ch-Solingen | 2016 | 19 | 11.5 | 1,772 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marius Fraenzel's chess games?
52 games by Marius Fraenzel, from Jan 2014 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 Fraenzel has played.
What does Marius Fraenzel play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Marius Fraenzel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marius Fraenzel answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marius Fraenzel play as White?
As White, Marius Fraenzel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marius Fraenzel play as Black?
As Black, Marius Fraenzel most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Marius Fraenzel's FIDE rating?
Marius Fraenzel is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Marius Fraenzel played?
Our database contains 52 games by Marius Fraenzel, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marius Fraenzel?
52 games by Marius Fraenzel 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.