Prepare against Michael Marshall
United Kingdom · World #61,220 classical · FIDE ID 1409956
When preparing against Michael Marshall, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 348 games by Michael Marshall, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Marshall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Marshall 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 | 1,851 | 1,976 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,880 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 90 | 109 | 149 | 25.9% |
| As White | 170 | 56 | 51 | 63 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 178 | 34 | 58 | 86 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Marshall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Marshall's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 71.8% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 45 | 26.5% | 46.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Marshall usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Marshall usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Marshall usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Marshall usually continues g3 (42.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Marshall usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Marshall usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 72.8% | 37.3% |
| c6 | 15 | 18.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.6% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 81.8% | 38.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.7% | 27.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Michael Marshall's chess games
All 348 games by Michael Marshall in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 90 wins, 109 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 41 | 14/9/18 | 34.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/4/14 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Peter Larsen | 2,274 | Copenhagen AS04 Centenary | E36 |
| Jan 2021 | Laurence Ball | 2,090 | chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | D01 |
| Dec 2010 | Timothy P Seymour | 2,052 | London Classic Open | B22 |
| Jul 2005 | Bent O. Pedersen | 2,040 | 27th Politiken Cup | D00 |
| Dec 2010 | Petr Vachtfeidl | 2,038 | London Classic Open | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 18 | 7 | 1,825 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,873 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,823 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,812 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,800 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,763 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Marshall's chess games?
348 games by Michael Marshall, from Oct 2005 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 Michael Marshall has played.
What does Michael Marshall play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Michael Marshall opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Marshall answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michael Marshall play as White?
As White, Michael Marshall's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 34.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Marshall play as Black?
As Black, Michael Marshall most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Michael Marshall's FIDE rating?
Michael Marshall is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Michael Marshall played?
Our database contains 348 games by Michael Marshall, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 109 draws, 149 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Marshall?
348 games by Michael Marshall 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.