Prepare against David Markus
SVN · World #73,072 classical · FIDE ID 14628090
Our database contains 30 games by David Markus, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Markus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Markus 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 | 1,811 | 1,832 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,893 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,873 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 40.0% |
David Markus's chess games
All 30 games by David Markus in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Edwin Rutte | 1,794 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2nd Janez Barle Memorial | B40 |
| Nov 2023 | Aljaz Vogrin | 1,633 | Novo Mesto Open | C07 |
| Oct 2023 | Suzana Urbanc | 1,622 | Novo Mesto Open | A47 |
| Mar 2026 | Tibor Milharcic | 1,514 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2nd Janez Barle Memorial | B43 |
| Oct 2023 | Inti Macek | 1,472 | Novo Mesto Open | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,154 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2nd Janez Barle Memorial | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
| Novo Mesto Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,809 |
| 55th Biel Rapid Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,922 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,658 |
| ch-EU U14 rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Markus's chess games?
30 games by David Markus, from Sep 2017 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 David Markus has played.
What openings does David Markus play as White?
As White, David Markus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Markus play as Black?
As Black, David Markus most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is David Markus's FIDE rating?
David Markus is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Jan 2025).
How many games has David Markus played?
Our database contains 30 games by David Markus, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Markus?
30 games by David Markus 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.