Prepare against Martin Marcks
DEU · World #17,485 classical · FIDE ID 4655516
When preparing against Martin Marcks, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 133 games by Martin Marcks, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Marcks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Marcks 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 | 2,080 | 2,222 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 43 | 50 | 40 | 32.3% |
| As White | 70 | 22 | 27 | 21 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Marcks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Marcks's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 71.4% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 22.9% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Marcks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Marcks usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Marcks usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Marcks usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Marcks usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Marcks usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 100.0% | 59.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Martin Marcks's chess games
All 133 games by Martin Marcks in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 50 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Jacques Hogenacker | 2,320 | ch-Cologne | B95 |
| Dec 2003 | Werner Rottstaedt | 2,269 | NRW Class1 0304 | A46 |
| Jan 2016 | Wolfgang Wieferig | 2,218 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | B86 |
| Jan 1999 | Stefan Roehrich | 2,195 | 48th Cologne Championship | B99 |
| Dec 2016 | Kevin Krug | 2,157 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,929 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,077 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,195 |
| NRW Class1 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,843 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,231 |
| 47th Cologne Open | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| NRW Class1 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Marcks's chess games?
133 games by Martin Marcks, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Marcks has played.
What does Martin Marcks play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Martin Marcks opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Marcks answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Martin Marcks play as White?
As White, Martin Marcks's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Marcks play as Black?
As Black, Martin Marcks most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Martin Marcks's FIDE rating?
Martin Marcks is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Martin Marcks played?
Our database contains 133 games by Martin Marcks, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 50 draws, 40 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Marcks?
133 games by Martin Marcks 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.