Prepare against Mark Spelleken
DEU · World #58,359 classical · FIDE ID 16249640
Our database contains 48 games by Mark Spelleken, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Spelleken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Spelleken 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 | 1,862 | 1,862 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 31.3% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Spelleken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Spelleken's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 35.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Spelleken usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Spelleken usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Spelleken usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Mark Spelleken's chess games
All 48 games by Mark Spelleken in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Helmut Kalepky | 1,951 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B20 |
| Nov 2023 | Emin Baladjaev | 1,927 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B50 |
| Nov 2025 | Liam Kuerschner | 1,921 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | E21 |
| Nov 2023 | Maria Burlutskaia | 1,797 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | E61 |
| Oct 2022 | Sven Griesfeller | 1,737 | Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 1,824 |
| Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,763 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,607 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
| Krefeld Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,687 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Spelleken's chess games?
48 games by Mark Spelleken, from Sep 2021 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 Mark Spelleken has played.
What does Mark Spelleken play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Mark Spelleken opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Spelleken answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Mark Spelleken play as White?
As White, Mark Spelleken's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Spelleken play as Black?
As Black, Mark Spelleken most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Mark Spelleken's FIDE rating?
Mark Spelleken is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mark Spelleken played?
Our database contains 48 games by Mark Spelleken, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Spelleken?
48 games by Mark Spelleken 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.