Prepare against Gregory Markzon
FM · United States · World #24,578 classical · FIDE ID 2003694
Our database contains 390 games by Gregory Markzon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gregory Markzon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregory Markzon 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 | 2,021 | 2,299 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 136 | 81 | 173 | 34.9% |
| As White | 195 | 72 | 38 | 85 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 195 | 64 | 43 | 88 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregory Markzon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregory Markzon's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 51.8% | 49.5% |
| e4 | 81 | 41.5% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.6% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Markzon usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Markzon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Markzon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Markzon usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Markzon usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Markzon usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 73.7% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 8.1% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 100.0% | 37.0% |
Gregory Markzon's chess games
All 390 games by Gregory Markzon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 136 wins, 81 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 20 | 2/4/14 | 10.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 4/6/14 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Merab Gagunashvili | 2,560 | 34th World Open | B07 |
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | 2,524 | 14th Foxwoods Open | E94 |
| Jan 1991 | Nigel R Davies | 2,500 | New York Open | E69 |
| Jan 1993 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,495 | Gran Canaria Open | B80 |
| Jan 1995 | Anatoly Lein | 2,470 | 23rd World Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 22 | 12 | 2,135 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,150 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,203 |
| 4th American Continental | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,237 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,003 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregory Markzon's chess games?
390 games by Gregory Markzon, from Apr 2003 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 Gregory Markzon has played.
What does Gregory Markzon play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Gregory Markzon opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregory Markzon answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gregory Markzon play as White?
As White, Gregory Markzon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregory Markzon play as Black?
As Black, Gregory Markzon most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Gregory Markzon's FIDE rating?
Gregory Markzon is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gregory Markzon played?
Our database contains 390 games by Gregory Markzon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 81 draws, 173 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregory Markzon?
390 games by Gregory Markzon 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.