Prepare against Markus Bawart
FM · Austria · World #4,255 classical · FIDE ID 1603337
Our database contains 389 games by Markus Bawart, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Bawart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Bawart 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 | 2,296 | 2,417 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,353 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 139 | 160 | 90 | 35.7% |
| As White | 187 | 74 | 69 | 44 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 202 | 65 | 91 | 46 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Bawart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Bawart's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 77 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 51 | 27.3% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 27 | 14.4% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 13.9% | 61.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Bawart usually continues g3 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bawart usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Bawart usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bawart usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bawart usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bawart usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 44.7% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 15 | 16.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 16.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 12.8% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 66.1% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 16.1% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Markus Bawart's chess games
All 389 games by Markus Bawart 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: 139 wins, 160 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 10/12/3 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,585 | 19th Bled Open | D04 |
| Mar 2000 | Miso Cebalo | 2,553 | 21st Bled Open | D90 |
| Jan 1994 | Csaba Horvath | 2,540 | 2nd Casino Open | A45 |
| Jan 1996 | Viktor Kupreichik | 2,510 | Oberwart Open | A21 |
| Jan 1998 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,495 | chT-AUT 9798 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open | 1997 | 34 | 17 | 2,279 |
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 24 | 13 | 2,302 |
| Oberwart Open | 2006 | 14 | 7 | 2,315 |
| chT2W-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,387 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
| chT-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 8 | 2,443 |
| chT2M-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,394 |
| chT2M-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Bawart's chess games?
389 games by Markus Bawart, 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 Bawart has played.
What does Markus Bawart play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Markus Bawart opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Bawart answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Markus Bawart play as White?
As White, Markus Bawart's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Bawart play as Black?
As Black, Markus Bawart most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Alekhine Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Markus Bawart's FIDE rating?
Markus Bawart is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Markus Bawart played?
Our database contains 389 games by Markus Bawart, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 160 draws, 90 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Bawart?
389 games by Markus Bawart 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.