Prepare against Mark Trachtmann
FM · DEU · World #6,582 classical · FIDE ID 4635515
Our database contains 225 games by Mark Trachtmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Trachtmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Trachtmann 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 | 2,233 | 2,339 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,337 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,334 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 60 | 83 | 82 | 26.7% |
| As White | 124 | 34 | 49 | 41 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 101 | 26 | 34 | 41 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Trachtmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Trachtmann's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 96.0% | 46.2% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Trachtmann usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Trachtmann usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Trachtmann usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Trachtmann usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 27 | 62.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 15 | 34.9% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 27 | 79.4% | 53.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Mark Trachtmann's chess games
All 225 games by Mark Trachtmann 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: 60 wins, 83 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 31 | 7/9/15 | 22.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 69 | 22/24/23 | 31.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Illya Mutschnik | 2,453 | BL2-Sued 0708 | B09 |
| Apr 2001 | Hans-Ulrich Gruenberg | 2,450 | BL2-Sued 0001 | E42 |
| Dec 2010 | Cyril Marzolo | 2,446 | BL2-Sued 1011 | B07 |
| Oct 2016 | Dejan Pikula | 2,433 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | E46 |
| Mar 2015 | Ulrich Weber | 2,424 | BL2-Sued 1415 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,367 |
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| BL2-Sued 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 0 | 2,061 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,268 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,264 |
| BL2-Sued 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Trachtmann's chess games?
225 games by Mark Trachtmann, 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 Mark Trachtmann has played.
What does Mark Trachtmann play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Mark Trachtmann opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Trachtmann answers 1...g6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Mark Trachtmann play as White?
As White, Mark Trachtmann's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Trachtmann play as Black?
As Black, Mark Trachtmann most often plays: Modern Defense (69 games, 31.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Mark Trachtmann's FIDE rating?
Mark Trachtmann is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Mark Trachtmann played?
Our database contains 225 games by Mark Trachtmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 83 draws, 82 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Trachtmann?
225 games by Mark Trachtmann 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.