Prepare against Marlon Bock
DEU · World #21,778 classical · FIDE ID 16244931
When preparing against Marlon Bock, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 28.1% over 32 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Marlon Bock, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marlon Bock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marlon Bock 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 | 2,043 | 2,049 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,068 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 56 | 54 | 70 | 31.1% |
| As White | 91 | 35 | 24 | 32 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 89 | 21 | 30 | 38 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marlon Bock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marlon Bock's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 76.7% | 53.6% |
| b3 | 9 | 10.0% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.6% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Bock usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bock usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bock usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Bock usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Bock usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Bock usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 19 | 31.7% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.0% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 11.7% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Marlon Bock's chess games
All 180 games by Marlon Bock in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 56 wins, 54 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 32 | 9/11/12 | 28.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Johannes von Mettenheim | 2,231 | chT-GER Lands U20 | A47 |
| Mar 2023 | Berthold Engel | 2,119 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | A41 |
| May 2023 | Luca Englert | 2,109 | ch-GER U16 | D10 |
| Feb 2023 | Peter Michalowski | 2,087 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | D04 |
| Aug 2021 | Jonas Rempe | 2,026 | ch-GER U14 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 1,938 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2021 | 16 | 4 | 1,567 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,185 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,550 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,604 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marlon Bock's chess games?
180 games by Marlon Bock, from Jun 2018 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 Marlon Bock has played.
What does Marlon Bock play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Marlon Bock opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marlon Bock answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Marlon Bock play as White?
As White, Marlon Bock's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Colle System (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marlon Bock play as Black?
As Black, Marlon Bock most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Marlon Bock's FIDE rating?
Marlon Bock is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (May 2024).
How many games has Marlon Bock played?
Our database contains 180 games by Marlon Bock, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 54 draws, 70 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marlon Bock?
180 games by Marlon Bock 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.