Prepare against Marvin Guillaume
France · World #42,331 classical · FIDE ID 20621612
When preparing against Marvin Guillaume, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 72 games by Marvin Guillaume, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marvin Guillaume's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marvin Guillaume 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 | 1,925 | 1,975 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,904 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,954 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 28 | 7 | 37 | 38.9% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marvin Guillaume's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marvin Guillaume's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 45.7% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 15 | 42.9% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Guillaume usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Guillaume usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Guillaume usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Guillaume usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Guillaume usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Guillaume usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Marvin Guillaume's chess games
All 72 games by Marvin Guillaume in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 28 wins, 7 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Yonhel Medeuf | 2,072 | ch-Martinique 29th | C18 |
| May 2013 | Gilles Suez-Panama | 2,059 | ch-Martinique 29th | A06 |
| Aug 2024 | Miha Prevolsek | 2,027 | 6th Split Rapid Open | B47 |
| Aug 2015 | Mario Giacometto | 1,946 | 11th Dieppe Open | B07 |
| May 2013 | Fred Nardol | 1,894 | ch-Martinique 29th | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-Martinique 29th | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-Martinique 31th | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,865 |
| ch-Martinique 34th | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,790 |
| ch-FRA Open C | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,684 |
| 6th Split Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,933 |
| Schoelcher Martinique Open | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,687 |
| 13th Split Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marvin Guillaume's chess games?
72 games by Marvin Guillaume, from Oct 2008 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 Guillaume has played.
What does Marvin Guillaume play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Marvin Guillaume opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marvin Guillaume answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Marvin Guillaume play as White?
As White, Marvin Guillaume's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marvin Guillaume play as Black?
As Black, Marvin Guillaume most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Marvin Guillaume's FIDE rating?
Marvin Guillaume is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Marvin Guillaume played?
Our database contains 72 games by Marvin Guillaume, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 7 draws, 37 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marvin Guillaume?
72 games by Marvin Guillaume 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.