Prepare against Simon Marder
Sweden · World #47,298 classical · FIDE ID 1704540
Our database contains 220 games by Simon Marder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Marder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Marder 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 | 1,904 | 2,082 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,050 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 2,066 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 73 | 54 | 93 | 33.2% |
| As White | 105 | 38 | 21 | 46 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 115 | 35 | 33 | 47 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Marder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Marder's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 70.5% | 44.6% |
| Nc3 | 18 | 17.1% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 9.5% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Marder usually continues Bg5 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Marder usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Marder usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 17% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Marder usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Marder usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Marder usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 41.7% | 57.5% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 27.1% | 30.8% |
| e5 | 9 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 41.5% | 52.9% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 17.1% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 14.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Simon Marder's chess games
All 220 games by Simon Marder 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: 73 wins, 54 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Jonathan Westerberg | 2,393 | Stockholm Open | C16 |
| Jan 1994 | Agust S Karlsson | 2,315 | Stockholm Open | A00 |
| Jul 2006 | Soren Boeck Petersen | 2,244 | 28th Politiken Cup | C00 |
| Jul 2001 | John Filip Rendboe | 2,243 | 23rd Politiken Cup | D02 |
| Jan 1994 | Mathias Eklund | 2,210 | Stockholm Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Open | 2014 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,339 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 4 | 2,030 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,207 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,260 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,883 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,988 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Marder's chess games?
220 games by Simon Marder, 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 Simon Marder has played.
What does Simon Marder play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Simon Marder opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nc3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Marder answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Simon Marder play as White?
As White, Simon Marder's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Dunst Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Marder play as Black?
As Black, Simon Marder most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Simon Marder's FIDE rating?
Simon Marder is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Simon Marder played?
Our database contains 220 games by Simon Marder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 54 draws, 93 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Marder?
220 games by Simon Marder 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.