Prepare against Markus Boos
DEU · World #17,490 classical · FIDE ID 4678656
Our database contains 193 games by Markus Boos, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Boos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Boos 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 | 2,080 | 2,248 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,171 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,166 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 81 | 43 | 69 | 42.0% |
| As White | 98 | 44 | 19 | 35 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 95 | 37 | 24 | 34 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Boos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Boos's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 74 | 75.5% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 24 | 24.5% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 54.1% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Boos usually continues g3 (52.1% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Boos usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Boos usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Boos usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Boos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Boos usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 58.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 21 | 42.0% | 54.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 96.8% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Markus Boos's chess games
All 193 games by Markus Boos in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 81 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 48 | 21/12/15 | 43.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E94 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Ralf Kotter | 2,325 | NRW Class1 0607 | B40 |
| Jul 2016 | Makan Rafiee | 2,318 | 8th Vellmar Open | A70 |
| Nov 2018 | Pascal Neukirchner | 2,305 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A58 |
| Mar 2020 | Holger Namyslo | 2,290 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | B33 |
| Jul 2005 | Thomas Keller | 2,259 | Dortmund Open A | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,129 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,101 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,014 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,029 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,279 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Boos's chess games?
193 games by Markus Boos, from Oct 2005 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 Boos has played.
What does Markus Boos play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Markus Boos opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Boos answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Markus Boos play as White?
As White, Markus Boos's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (48 games, 43.8% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Boos play as Black?
As Black, Markus Boos most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Markus Boos's FIDE rating?
Markus Boos is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Markus Boos played?
Our database contains 193 games by Markus Boos, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Boos?
193 games by Markus Boos 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.