Prepare against Marvin Henning
DEU · World #10,574 classical · FIDE ID 12957399
Our database contains 395 games by Marvin Henning, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marvin Henning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marvin Henning 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 | 2,161 | 2,163 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,149 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,191 | 2,191 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 395 | 198 | 97 | 100 | 50.1% |
| As White | 204 | 103 | 49 | 52 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 191 | 95 | 48 | 48 | 49.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marvin Henning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marvin Henning's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 198 | 97.1% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Henning usually continues Na3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Henning usually continues Nf3 (71.6% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Henning usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Henning usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Henning usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 49.5% | 62.8% |
| c5 | 24 | 25.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 15 | 15.8% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 51.5% | 72.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 12.1% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 6 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
Marvin Henning's chess games
All 395 games by Marvin Henning in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 198 wins, 97 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 42 | 18/11/13 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 22 | 15/1/6 | 68.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 44 | 23/9/12 | 52.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 11/11/10 | 34.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 19/5/6 | 63.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,651 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A43 |
| Jun 2021 | Roven Vogel | 2,518 | ch-GER Net Blitz sf | B12 |
| Mar 2020 | Christian Seel | 2,475 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | D30 |
| Jun 2020 | Fabian Hoffmann | 2,469 | GER Pfingstopen U25 | C01 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexandre Bacrot | 2,431 | Rainer Radtke Mem Blitz | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 20 | 12 | 2,049 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 19 | 13 | 2,282 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 1,718 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,314 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,359 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2019 | 13 | 8 | 1,987 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2017 | 13 | 10 | 1,933 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem Blitz | 2025 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marvin Henning's chess games?
395 games by Marvin Henning, from Aug 2014 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 Marvin Henning has played.
What does Marvin Henning play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Marvin Henning opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marvin Henning answers 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marvin Henning play as White?
As White, Marvin Henning's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (22 games, 68.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marvin Henning play as Black?
As Black, Marvin Henning most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (44 games, 52.3% win rate); Modern Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (30 games, 63.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Marvin Henning's FIDE rating?
Marvin Henning is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,191 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Marvin Henning played?
Our database contains 395 games by Marvin Henning, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 97 draws, 100 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marvin Henning?
395 games by Marvin Henning 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.