Prepare against Olivier De Marchi
FM · France · World #8,307 classical · FIDE ID 613517
When preparing against Olivier De Marchi, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 102 games by Olivier De Marchi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier De Marchi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier De Marchi 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 | 2,199 | 2,316 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,263 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,228 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 35.3% |
| As White | 55 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier De Marchi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier De Marchi's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 96.4% | 54.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Marchi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Marchi usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Marchi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Marchi usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 50.0% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
Olivier De Marchi's chess games
All 102 games by Olivier De Marchi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 34 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,514 | chT1-FRA 1011 | E01 |
| Jul 2010 | Vladimir Talla | 2,476 | ch-SVK Open A | E97 |
| Aug 2008 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,417 | 23rd Schwarzach Open | A30 |
| Jul 2010 | Vitezslav Priehoda | 2,380 | ch-SVK Open A | A40 |
| Aug 2011 | Ladislav Vanek | 2,209 | Olomouc Open | A68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,215 |
| 14th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,287 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,165 |
| 23rd Schwarzach Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,414 |
| Olomouc Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,285 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,041 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,461 |
| 11th Creon Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier De Marchi's chess games?
102 games by Olivier De Marchi, from Apr 2003 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 Olivier De Marchi has played.
What does Olivier De Marchi play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Olivier De Marchi opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier De Marchi answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games).
What openings does Olivier De Marchi play as White?
As White, Olivier De Marchi's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier De Marchi play as Black?
As Black, Olivier De Marchi most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Olivier De Marchi's FIDE rating?
Olivier De Marchi is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Olivier De Marchi played?
Our database contains 102 games by Olivier De Marchi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 34 draws, 32 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier De Marchi?
102 games by Olivier De Marchi 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.