Prepare against Marvin Gera
United Kingdom · World #43,417 classical · FIDE ID 2409992
Our database contains 35 games by Marvin Gera, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marvin Gera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marvin Gera 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 | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,986 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 60.0% |
| As White | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 68.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marvin Gera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marvin Gera's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 81.3% | 80.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 80.8% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Gera usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Gera usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gera usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (67% of these games) — Gera usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gera usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Marvin Gera's chess games
All 35 games by Marvin Gera in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Isaac Browning | 1,993 | Edinburgh Allegro Open | D00 |
| Jul 2025 | Derek McCormack | 1,973 | Scottish Int Open | A83 |
| Mar 2023 | Tom Leah | 1,892 | Edinburgh Park Open | B12 |
| Jul 2025 | Frederick Fairhurst | 1,796 | Glorney Cup | A46 |
| Jul 2025 | Elias Faustino Lawlor | 1,760 | Glorney Cup | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glorney Cup | 2025 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,941 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,903 |
| Celtic Nations U12 | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,275 |
| Edinburgh Park Open | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2,067 |
| Edinburgh Allegro Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marvin Gera's chess games?
35 games by Marvin Gera, from Feb 2023 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 Gera has played.
What does Marvin Gera play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marvin Gera opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marvin Gera answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...f5 (44% of games).
What openings does Marvin Gera play as White?
As White, Marvin Gera's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marvin Gera play as Black?
As Black, Marvin Gera most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Marvin Gera's FIDE rating?
Marvin Gera is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marvin Gera played?
Our database contains 35 games by Marvin Gera, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marvin Gera?
35 games by Marvin Gera 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.