Prepare against Mark Ginsburg
IM · United States · World #5,657 classical · FIDE ID 2000563
Our database contains 562 games by Mark Ginsburg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Ginsburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Ginsburg 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 | 2,256 | 2,393 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 562 | 210 | 191 | 161 | 37.4% |
| As White | 282 | 120 | 98 | 64 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 280 | 90 | 93 | 97 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Ginsburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Ginsburg's side.
First moves as White (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 98 | 34.8% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 70 | 24.8% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 69 | 24.5% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 42 | 14.9% | 52.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues Nc3 (75.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues c4 (74.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 17 | 12.6% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 76.5% | 39.7% |
| g6 | 17 | 16.7% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Mark Ginsburg's chess games
All 562 games by Mark Ginsburg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 210 wins, 191 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 15/12/5 | 46.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 26 | 17/5/4 | 65.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 74 | 26/22/26 | 35.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 16/17/8 | 39.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1984 | Michael Wilder | 2,520 | Toronto International | A00 |
| Aug 2021 | Vladimir Belous | 2,518 | Seattle Summer | A18 |
| May 1980 | Leonid Alexandrovic Shamkovich | 2,515 | New York Heraldica | E17 |
| Jun 2010 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,488 | Mesa Copper State B | B02 |
| Jan 1990 | Alexander Fishbein | 2,470 | New York Manhattan | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA tt | 2015 | 34 | 15 | 2,324 |
| Banff Open | 2024 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,126 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2018 | 19 | 9 | 2,353 |
| New York Marshall CC | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| Midwest Masters Open | 1989 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,440 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,345 |
| ch-Manhattan CC | 1985 | 11 | 7 | 2,481 |
| New York Open 2 | 1990 | 10 | 8 | 2,583 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Ginsburg's chess games?
562 games by Mark Ginsburg, from Apr 2003 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 Mark Ginsburg has played.
What does Mark Ginsburg play on the first move as White?
Across 282 games with White in our database, Mark Ginsburg opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Ginsburg answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Mark Ginsburg play as White?
As White, Mark Ginsburg's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 65.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 282 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Ginsburg play as Black?
As Black, Mark Ginsburg most often plays: Sicilian (74 games, 35.1% win rate); Modern Defense (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 280 games.
What is Mark Ginsburg's FIDE rating?
Mark Ginsburg is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Mark Ginsburg played?
Our database contains 562 games by Mark Ginsburg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 191 draws, 161 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Ginsburg?
562 games by Mark Ginsburg 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.