Prepare against Marvin Marcos
PHL · World #26,759 classical · FIDE ID 5208840
Our database contains 61 games by Marvin Marcos, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marvin Marcos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marvin Marcos 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 | 2,006 | 2,149 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,166 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,272 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 25 | 5 | 31 | 41.0% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marvin Marcos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marvin Marcos's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 87.1% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Marcos usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Marcos usually continues Bf4 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Marcos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Marcos usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Marvin Marcos's chess games
All 61 games by Marvin Marcos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 25 wins, 5 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Fouad El Taher | 2,535 | Sharjah Open Blitz | A48 |
| Mar 2023 | Walter Arencibia Rodriguez | 2,486 | Sharjah Blitz | A48 |
| Mar 2023 | Alexei Barsov | 2,324 | Sharjah Blitz | D02 |
| Apr 2010 | Chinmay Kulkarni | 2,301 | 12th Dubai Open | B23 |
| Mar 2023 | Talal Hilwani | 2,278 | Sharjah Blitz | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah Open Rapid | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,205 |
| Sharjah Ramadan Open rapid | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,784 |
| 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,126 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,674 |
| Ramadan Masters Online | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,166 |
| Sharjah Open Blitz | 2014 | 5 | 4 | 2,033 |
| 13th Dubai Open | 2011 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,082 |
| 12th Dubai Open | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marvin Marcos's chess games?
61 games by Marvin Marcos, from Jul 2009 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 Marcos has played.
What does Marvin Marcos play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Marvin Marcos opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marvin Marcos answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marvin Marcos play as White?
As White, Marvin Marcos's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marvin Marcos play as Black?
As Black, Marvin Marcos most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Marvin Marcos's FIDE rating?
Marvin Marcos is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Marvin Marcos played?
Our database contains 61 games by Marvin Marcos, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 5 draws, 31 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marvin Marcos?
61 games by Marvin Marcos 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.