Prepare against Markus Albert
DEU · World #6,951 classical · FIDE ID 16292626
Our database contains 133 games by Markus Albert, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Albert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Albert 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 | 2,226 | 2,264 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,254 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,391 | 2,411 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 54 | 35 | 44 | 40.6% |
| As White | 62 | 28 | 18 | 16 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 71 | 26 | 17 | 28 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Albert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Albert's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 66.1% | 61.0% |
| Nc3 | 19 | 30.6% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Albert usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Albert usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Albert usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 31% of White games, 55.3% score
- …d5 (68% of these games) — Albert usually continues e4 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Albert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Albert usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 66.7% | 42.5% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Markus Albert's chess games
All 133 games by Markus Albert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 54 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Hussain Besou | 2,364 | chT-GER Lands U20 | B11 |
| Nov 2023 | Thomas jr. Paehtz | 2,345 | ch-GER Rapid Amateurs | A00 |
| Jan 2024 | Frank Zeller | 2,335 | 34th Staufer Open | E84 |
| Nov 2023 | Patrick Burkart | 2,316 | ch-GER Rapid Amateurs | A00 |
| May 2023 | Kevin Haack | 2,303 | ch-GER U18 | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U16 | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 1,933 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,046 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,252 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,267 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 2,342 |
| 33rd Staufer Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,227 |
| 34th Staufer Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,304 |
| ch-Bavaria 94th | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Albert's chess games?
133 games by Markus Albert, from Oct 2019 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 Markus Albert has played.
What does Markus Albert play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Markus Albert opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nc3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Albert answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Markus Albert play as White?
As White, Markus Albert's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Albert play as Black?
As Black, Markus Albert most often plays: Rat Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Markus Albert's FIDE rating?
Markus Albert is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,391 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Markus Albert played?
Our database contains 133 games by Markus Albert, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Albert?
133 games by Markus Albert 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.