Prepare against Marc Nassar
Lebanon · World #42,920 classical · FIDE ID 5304261
Our database contains 99 games by Marc Nassar, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marc Nassar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Nassar 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 | 1,922 | 1,950 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,041 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,065 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 48 | 11 | 40 | 48.5% |
| As White | 49 | 25 | 5 | 19 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 23 | 6 | 21 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Nassar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Nassar's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 98.0% | 57.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nassar usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nassar usually continues f4 (81.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nassar usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.b4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Nassar usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 54.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Marc Nassar's chess games
All 99 games by Marc Nassar in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 48 wins, 11 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C08 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Byambasuren Garidmagnai | 2,369 | ch-Asia Universities | C11 |
| Jun 2024 | Daniel Abrahams | 2,153 | Montreal Maplewood Cup | B21 |
| May 2014 | Hamza Mrad | 2,115 | 7th Beirut Open | B45 |
| Jan 2019 | Mahmoud Abdulaziz | 2,108 | ch-LIB 44th | B07 |
| Oct 2020 | L M S T De Silva | 2,085 | Asia Nations online Cup | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 2,006 |
| ch-LIB 44th | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,997 |
| ch-Asia Universities | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,076 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,959 |
| 10th Beirut Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,006 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,717 |
| 20th Beirut Christmas Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,813 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,835 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Nassar's chess games?
99 games by Marc Nassar, from Nov 2015 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 Marc Nassar has played.
What does Marc Nassar play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Marc Nassar opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Nassar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Marc Nassar play as White?
As White, Marc Nassar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Gambit (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Nassar play as Black?
As Black, Marc Nassar most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Marc Nassar's FIDE rating?
Marc Nassar is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Marc Nassar played?
Our database contains 99 games by Marc Nassar, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 11 draws, 40 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Nassar?
99 games by Marc Nassar 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.