Prepare against Jonas Markgraf
DEU · World #20,388 classical · FIDE ID 4661729
When preparing against Jonas Markgraf, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 94 games by Jonas Markgraf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonas Markgraf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonas Markgraf 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 | 2,054 | 2,113 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,056 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 2,028 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 44 | 22 | 28 | 46.8% |
| As White | 47 | 27 | 12 | 8 | 57.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 17 | 10 | 20 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonas Markgraf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonas Markgraf's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 89.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Markgraf usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Markgraf usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Markgraf usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Markgraf usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Markgraf usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Markgraf usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Jonas Markgraf's chess games
All 94 games by Jonas Markgraf 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: 44 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Mirko Dehne | 2,219 | Dortmund Open | B45 |
| Oct 2009 | Vegar Koi Gandrud | 2,170 | 20th Goch Open | B51 |
| Dec 2024 | Julian-Frank Reuter | 2,160 | Krefeld Christmas Open | D00 |
| Aug 2006 | Rainer Bramkamp | 2,155 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B10 |
| Jul 2006 | Marcel Harff | 2,146 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,799 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,034 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,130 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,068 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,112 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonas Markgraf's chess games?
94 games by Jonas Markgraf, 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 Jonas Markgraf has played.
What does Jonas Markgraf play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Jonas Markgraf opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonas Markgraf answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jonas Markgraf play as White?
As White, Jonas Markgraf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonas Markgraf play as Black?
As Black, Jonas Markgraf most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Jonas Markgraf's FIDE rating?
Jonas Markgraf is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Jonas Markgraf played?
Our database contains 94 games by Jonas Markgraf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonas Markgraf?
94 games by Jonas Markgraf 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.