Prepare against Markus Biegler
DEU · World #18,879 classical · FIDE ID 4651928
Our database contains 163 games by Markus Biegler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Biegler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Biegler 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 | 2,067 | 2,136 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 2,013 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 64 | 38 | 61 | 39.3% |
| As White | 84 | 43 | 18 | 23 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 79 | 21 | 20 | 38 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Biegler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Biegler's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 72 | 85.7% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 8.3% | 78.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Biegler usually continues Nc3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Biegler usually continues Nc3 (65.8% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Biegler usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Biegler usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Biegler usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Biegler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 97.5% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 85.2% | 21.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Markus Biegler's chess games
All 163 games by Markus Biegler 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: 64 wins, 38 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 2/4/12 | 11.1% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Gerd Gnichtel | 2,246 | St Ingbert Open | A92 |
| Mar 2012 | Christoph Thiery | 2,229 | Oberliga Sued W 1112 | A29 |
| Nov 2008 | Andreas Haasler | 2,226 | Oberliga Sued W 0809 | C00 |
| Nov 2006 | Ulrich Bohn | 2,226 | Oberliga Sued W 0607 | C01 |
| Jan 1997 | Ilja Rosmann | 2,200 | ch-GER U20 qual | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westpfalz Open | 2000 | 14 | 8 | 2,249 |
| DLM U20 | 1997 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
| 1st Saarlouis Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,181 |
| 15th Wiesbaden Open | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 2,015 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Biegler's chess games?
163 games by Markus Biegler, 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 Biegler has played.
What does Markus Biegler play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Markus Biegler opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Biegler answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Markus Biegler play as White?
As White, Markus Biegler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 59.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Biegler play as Black?
As Black, Markus Biegler most often plays: Horwitz Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Markus Biegler's FIDE rating?
Markus Biegler is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Markus Biegler played?
Our database contains 163 games by Markus Biegler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 38 draws, 61 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Biegler?
163 games by Markus Biegler 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.