Prepare against Christian Marquardt
DEU · World #24,312 classical · FIDE ID 4647866
When preparing against Christian Marquardt, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 245 games by Christian Marquardt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Marquardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Marquardt 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 | 2,023 | 2,121 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,089 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 73 | 108 | 64 | 29.8% |
| As White | 121 | 45 | 57 | 19 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 124 | 28 | 51 | 45 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Marquardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Marquardt's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 44.6% | 65.7% |
| Nc3 | 34 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 20.7% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.0% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Marquardt usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Marquardt usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Marquardt usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Marquardt usually continues e4 (52.9% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Marquardt usually continues e4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Marquardt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 75.4% | 44.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.8% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 97.5% | 35.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Christian Marquardt's chess games
All 245 games by Christian Marquardt 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, 108 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A24 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Colm Daly | 2,319 | 25th Bunratty Masters Open | A26 |
| Nov 2023 | Andreas Haasler | 2,222 | Oberliga Sued W 2324 | E04 |
| Nov 2002 | Hans Schwarz | 2,206 | 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B12 |
| Apr 2019 | Christian Fink | 2,151 | ch-SVR MTA | E61 |
| Dec 2002 | Christoph Hahn | 2,125 | Landesliga Sued 0203 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koblenz Open | 1992 | 10 | 4 | – |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| 38th ch-SVR MTA | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| Landesliga Sued 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,148 |
| 8th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,175 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Marquardt's chess games?
245 games by Christian Marquardt, 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 Christian Marquardt has played.
What does Christian Marquardt play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Christian Marquardt opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nc3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Marquardt answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Christian Marquardt play as White?
As White, Christian Marquardt's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Marquardt play as Black?
As Black, Christian Marquardt most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Christian Marquardt's FIDE rating?
Christian Marquardt is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Christian Marquardt played?
Our database contains 245 games by Christian Marquardt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 108 draws, 64 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Marquardt?
245 games by Christian Marquardt 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.