Prepare against Marvin Dekker
CUR · World #27,858 classical · FIDE ID 7500203
Our database contains 99 games by Marvin Dekker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marvin Dekker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marvin Dekker 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 | 1,999 | 2,200 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,038 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 2,056 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 31 | 19 | 49 | 31.3% |
| As White | 45 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 54 | 16 | 10 | 28 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marvin Dekker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marvin Dekker's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| Nh3 | 12 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 22.2% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dekker usually continues c4 (15.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Dekker usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Dekker usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nh3 — 27% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dekker usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Dekker usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Dekker usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 60.0% | 26.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 40.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Marvin Dekker's chess games
All 99 games by Marvin Dekker 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: 31 wins, 19 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Amar Opening | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Cicero Nogueira Braga | 2,441 | Olympiad-36 | A08 |
| Oct 2004 | Saifudin Ayyoubi | 2,200 | Olympiad-36 | B02 |
| Oct 2004 | Benjamin Hoareau | 2,200 | Olympiad-36 | A00 |
| Oct 2004 | Isaak Munanira | 2,200 | Olympiad-36 | D55 |
| Nov 2008 | Ben Magana | 2,141 | Olympiad-38 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curacao Open | 2003 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,047 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 5 | 2,149 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,289 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 2,050 |
| Curacao 40th anniv Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| 26th Universiad Men | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,942 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,960 |
| Curacao Open 11th | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marvin Dekker's chess games?
99 games by Marvin Dekker, 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 Marvin Dekker has played.
What does Marvin Dekker play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Marvin Dekker opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nh3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marvin Dekker answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...b5 (6% of games).
What openings does Marvin Dekker play as White?
As White, Marvin Dekker's most-played openings in our database are: Amar Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marvin Dekker play as Black?
As Black, Marvin Dekker most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Marvin Dekker's FIDE rating?
Marvin Dekker is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Marvin Dekker played?
Our database contains 99 games by Marvin Dekker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 19 draws, 49 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marvin Dekker?
99 games by Marvin Dekker 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.