Prepare against Markus Balduan
FM · DEU · World #7,782 classical · FIDE ID 4634799
Our database contains 579 games by Markus Balduan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Balduan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Balduan 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 | 2,209 | 2,350 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,326 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,280 | 2,288 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 579 | 241 | 223 | 115 | 41.6% |
| As White | 294 | 129 | 115 | 50 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 285 | 112 | 108 | 65 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Balduan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Balduan's side.
First moves as White (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 147 | 50.0% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 69 | 23.5% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 21.8% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 13 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Balduan usually continues Nc3 (63.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Balduan usually continues g3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Balduan usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Balduan usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Balduan usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Balduan usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 80.5% | 58.1% |
| c6 | 17 | 13.8% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.3% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 72 | 73.5% | 63.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 19.4% | 57.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.1% | 64.3% |
Markus Balduan's chess games
All 579 games by Markus Balduan 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: 241 wins, 223 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 44 | 23/16/5 | 52.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 44 | 19/16/9 | 43.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 12/11/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 55 | 24/16/15 | 43.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 9/9/1 | 47.4% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,554 | Pardubice Czech Open | D36 |
| Apr 2004 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,552 | Oberliga NRW 0304 | A21 |
| Jul 1999 | Ognjen Cvitan | 2,511 | Biel MTO Open | A22 |
| May 2005 | Herwig Pilaj | 2,426 | Dueball Memorial | B15 |
| Jan 2008 | Erik Zude | 2,412 | BL2-West 0708 | D21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 1996 | 35 | 28.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 35 | 25 | 2,282 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 18 | 13 | 2,274 |
| Troisdorf Open | 1999 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,235 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,285 |
| 15th ch-Leverkusen | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,295 |
| Gyongyos Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,343 |
| Oberliga NRW 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Balduan's chess games?
579 games by Markus Balduan, 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 Markus Balduan has played.
What does Markus Balduan play on the first move as White?
Across 294 games with White in our database, Markus Balduan opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Balduan answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Markus Balduan play as White?
As White, Markus Balduan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 52.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (44 games, 43.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (27 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 294 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Balduan play as Black?
As Black, Markus Balduan most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (55 games, 43.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 285 games.
What is Markus Balduan's FIDE rating?
Markus Balduan is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid and 2,280 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Markus Balduan played?
Our database contains 579 games by Markus Balduan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 223 draws, 115 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Balduan?
579 games by Markus Balduan 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.