Prepare against Markus Bernath
DEU · World #105,427 classical · FIDE ID 16245636
When preparing against Markus Bernath, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 44 games by Markus Bernath, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Bernath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Bernath 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 | 1,714 | 1,718 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,675 | 1,689 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,717 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 5 | 24 | 34.1% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Bernath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Bernath's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 35.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.4% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bernath usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Bernath usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bernath usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Markus Bernath's chess games
All 44 games by Markus Bernath in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Mateo Wildner | 1,620 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | E00 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Wartenberg | 1,620 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | C45 |
| Apr 2020 | Franziska Bone | 1,620 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | C51 |
| Mar 2020 | Ben Weidenhoefer | 1,620 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C51 |
| May 2018 | Liviu Neagu | 1,562 | chC-Hessen | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chC-Hessen | 2019 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,447 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,502 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2020 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,495 |
| 1st DSOL 07 Liga Gr-B | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,431 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,472 |
| 1st DSOL 07 Liga Final | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1,203 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | 2020 | 2 | 2 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Bernath's chess games?
44 games by Markus Bernath, from Oct 2018 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 Bernath has played.
What does Markus Bernath play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Markus Bernath opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Bernath answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Markus Bernath play as White?
As White, Markus Bernath's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Evans Gambit (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Bernath play as Black?
As Black, Markus Bernath most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Markus Bernath's FIDE rating?
Markus Bernath is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,675 in rapid and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,718 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Markus Bernath played?
Our database contains 44 games by Markus Bernath, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Bernath?
44 games by Markus Bernath 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.