Prepare against Marius Fromm
IM · DEU · World #1,018 classical · FIDE ID 12993190
When preparing against Marius Fromm, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,432 games by Marius Fromm, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marius Fromm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marius Fromm 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 | 2,450 | 2,477 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,411 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,445 | 2,491 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,432 | 669 | 282 | 481 | 46.7% |
| As White | 729 | 353 | 142 | 234 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 703 | 316 | 140 | 247 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marius Fromm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marius Fromm's side.
First moves as White (725 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 555 | 76.6% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 123 | 17.0% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 28 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.6% | 87.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fromm usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Fromm usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Fromm usually continues d4 (66.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Fromm usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Fromm usually continues c4 (70.9% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Fromm usually continues c4 (81.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 183 | 51.7% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 92 | 26.0% | 65.8% |
| e6 | 76 | 21.5% | 56.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 169 | 74.8% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 55 | 24.3% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Marius Fromm's chess games
All 1,432 games by Marius Fromm in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Sep 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: 669 wins, 282 draws, 481 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 77 | 40/6/31 | 51.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 51 | 34/6/11 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 49 | 14/14/21 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 40 | 15/10/15 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 35 | 23/6/6 | 65.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 32 | 18/4/10 | 56.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 14/4/13 | 45.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 54 | 25/8/21 | 46.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 44 | 18/7/19 | 40.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 21/8/10 | 53.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 32 | 16/7/9 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 16/2/8 | 61.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 3/8/11 | 13.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,694 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| May 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Apr 2026 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,647 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Jan 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,629 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Mar 2023 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,629 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 592 | 319 | 2,335 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2019 | 28 | 15.5 | 1,970 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,227 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 18 | 12 | 2,449 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,947 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2022 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,437 |
| Skanderborg Smuk | 2024 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,546 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2020 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marius Fromm's chess games?
1,432 games by Marius Fromm, from Jun 2015 to Sep 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 Fromm has played.
What does Marius Fromm play on the first move as White?
Across 725 games with White in our database, Marius Fromm opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marius Fromm answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Marius Fromm play as White?
As White, Marius Fromm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (77 games, 51.9% win rate); English Opening (51 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (49 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 729 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marius Fromm play as Black?
As Black, Marius Fromm most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 46.3% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 703 games.
What is Marius Fromm's FIDE rating?
Marius Fromm is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,445 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,477 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Marius Fromm played?
Our database contains 1,432 games by Marius Fromm, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 669 wins, 282 draws, 481 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marius Fromm?
1,432 games by Marius Fromm 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.