Prepare against John Raymond Markus
NLD · World #42,841 classical · FIDE ID 1001213
Our database contains 453 games by John Raymond Markus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Raymond Markus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Raymond 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 | 1,922 | 2,264 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 453 | 126 | 118 | 209 | 27.8% |
| As White | 219 | 66 | 64 | 89 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 234 | 60 | 54 | 120 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Raymond Markus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Raymond Markus's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 188 | 85.8% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 23 | 10.5% | 28.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Markus usually continues Nf3 (44.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Markus usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Markus usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 28.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Markus usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Markus usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Markus usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 100 | 83.3% | 43.5% |
| g6 | 14 | 11.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 49.3% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 23 | 33.3% | 21.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 10.1% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
John Raymond Markus's chess games
All 453 games by John Raymond Markus 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: 126 wins, 118 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 40 | 15/8/17 | 37.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 9/3/15 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 3/2/17 | 13.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/3/9 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,562 | Hilversum Open | E62 |
| Oct 2004 | Dennis De Vreugt | 2,466 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C78 |
| Oct 2000 | Mikhail Archangelsky | 2,430 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | A02 |
| Jan 1992 | Boris Tsoukkerman | 2,414 | ch-NED Open | D03 |
| Jan 2001 | Eelke Wiersma | 2,404 | Corus Reserve Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 124 | 46.5 | 2,113 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2007 | 51 | 21 | 2,192 |
| Soest Open | 2001 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,354 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1992 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| Hilversum Open | 2024 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,144 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
| Corus Reserve Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Raymond Markus's chess games?
453 games by John Raymond Markus, 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 John Raymond Markus has played.
What does John Raymond Markus play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, John Raymond Markus opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Raymond Markus answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does John Raymond Markus play as White?
As White, John Raymond Markus's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Torre Attack (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Colle System (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Raymond Markus play as Black?
As Black, John Raymond Markus most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is John Raymond Markus's FIDE rating?
John Raymond Markus is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Oct 2007).
How many games has John Raymond Markus played?
Our database contains 453 games by John Raymond Markus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 118 draws, 209 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Raymond Markus?
453 games by John Raymond 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.