Prepare against Markus Beer
DEU · World #21,900 classical · FIDE ID 24664723
Our database contains 113 games by Markus Beer, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Beer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Beer 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 | 2,042 | 2,105 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,110 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 41 | 33 | 39 | 36.3% |
| As White | 52 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 23 | 13 | 25 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Beer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Beer's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Beer usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Beer usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Beer usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 54.8% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 22.6% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 22.6% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Markus Beer's chess games
All 113 games by Markus Beer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 41 wins, 33 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Guido Kern | 2,375 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C04 |
| Apr 2017 | Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg | 2,307 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | B33 |
| Apr 2023 | Viktor Gasthofer | 2,300 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | A21 |
| Oct 2015 | Steffen Bartsch | 2,275 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1516 | A46 |
| Jan 2019 | Stefan Neidig | 2,227 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,049 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,989 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,138 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Beer's chess games?
113 games by Markus Beer, from Jan 2007 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 Beer has played.
What does Markus Beer play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Markus Beer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Beer answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Markus Beer play as White?
As White, Markus Beer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Beer play as Black?
As Black, Markus Beer most often plays: Philidor (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Markus Beer's FIDE rating?
Markus Beer is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Markus Beer played?
Our database contains 113 games by Markus Beer, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 33 draws, 39 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Beer?
113 games by Markus Beer 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.