Prepare against Benno Orvad Markussen
DNK · World #81,824 classical · FIDE ID 1429132
When preparing against Benno Orvad Markussen, expect 1.c4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 42 games by Benno Orvad Markussen, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benno Orvad Markussen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benno Orvad Markussen 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 | 1,783 | 1,849 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 28.6% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benno Orvad Markussen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benno Orvad Markussen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 65.0% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 65% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Markussen usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Markussen usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Markussen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Markussen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Markussen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Markussen usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Benno Orvad Markussen's chess games
All 42 games by Benno Orvad Markussen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Rasmus Agertoft Hansen | 1,985 | ch-DEN G7-B | B90 |
| Apr 2017 | Steen Kopperberg | 1,818 | ch-DEN Seniors | A12 |
| Mar 2013 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 1,815 | ch-DEN G7-B | D13 |
| Apr 2014 | Kurt Lovlund Pedersen | 1,796 | DEN-ch Senior | D04 |
| Feb 2019 | Ole Overmark | 1,740 | ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,653 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,577 |
| ch-DEN G7-B | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,875 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| DEN-ch Senior | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,702 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - Veteran | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benno Orvad Markussen's chess games?
42 games by Benno Orvad Markussen, from May 2011 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 Benno Orvad Markussen has played.
What does Benno Orvad Markussen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Benno Orvad Markussen opens with 1.c4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benno Orvad Markussen answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Benno Orvad Markussen play as White?
As White, Benno Orvad Markussen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benno Orvad Markussen play as Black?
As Black, Benno Orvad Markussen most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Benno Orvad Markussen's FIDE rating?
Benno Orvad Markussen is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Benno Orvad Markussen played?
Our database contains 42 games by Benno Orvad Markussen, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benno Orvad Markussen?
42 games by Benno Orvad Markussen 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.