Prepare against Marvin Karsunke
DEU · World #32,092 classical · FIDE ID 12959782
Our database contains 65 games by Marvin Karsunke, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marvin Karsunke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marvin Karsunke 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 | 1,974 | 1,980 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 17 | 30 | 18 | 26.2% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marvin Karsunke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marvin Karsunke's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 87.1% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Karsunke usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Karsunke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Karsunke usually continues Bc4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Karsunke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Karsunke usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Karsunke usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 82.6% | 34.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Marvin Karsunke's chess games
All 65 games by Marvin Karsunke in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 17 wins, 30 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | William Hanrahan | 1,995 | NRW Class1 1718 | C15 |
| Dec 2005 | Annika Schaetz | 1,516 | chT-GER U12 | B26 |
| Apr 2018 | Matthias Wagner | 1,511 | NRW Class1 1718 | E11 |
| Sep 2007 | Ulrich Weiss | 1,395 | 4th Lippe Cup | A28 |
| Apr 2005 | Benedikt Schauerte | 1,382 | ch-NRW U12 | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OWL U12 | 2005 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,246 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,517 |
| ch-NRW U12 | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,395 |
| NRW Holiday U16 | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,081 |
| 2nd Lippe Cup | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,389 |
| 9th Lippe Cup A | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,894 |
| 4th Lippe Cup | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,574 |
| Lippe Cup 01st | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marvin Karsunke's chess games?
65 games by Marvin Karsunke, from Feb 2013 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 Karsunke has played.
What does Marvin Karsunke play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Marvin Karsunke opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marvin Karsunke answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Marvin Karsunke play as White?
As White, Marvin Karsunke's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marvin Karsunke play as Black?
As Black, Marvin Karsunke most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Marvin Karsunke's FIDE rating?
Marvin Karsunke is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Marvin Karsunke played?
Our database contains 65 games by Marvin Karsunke, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 30 draws, 18 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marvin Karsunke?
65 games by Marvin Karsunke 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.