Prepare against Markus Dehler
DEU · World #178,811 classical · FIDE ID 12956325
When preparing against Markus Dehler, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Markus Dehler, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Dehler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Dehler 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 | 1,799 | 1,835 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 32 | 54 | 27 | 28.3% |
| As White | 59 | 12 | 30 | 17 | 20.3% |
| As Black | 54 | 20 | 24 | 10 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Dehler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Dehler's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 94.9% | 47.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Dehler usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dehler usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Dehler usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Dehler usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Dehler usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
Markus Dehler's chess games
All 113 games by Markus Dehler in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 32 wins, 54 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Theo Funke | 1,979 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0405 | B99 |
| Apr 2014 | Ralf Wetter | 1,902 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1314 | A07 |
| Jul 2012 | Karsten Dehning-Busse | 1,824 | 4th Lingen Open | C13 |
| Apr 2008 | Klaus Poggemann | 1,738 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0708 | B00 |
| Nov 2011 | Alexander Jonas | 1,637 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1112 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,666 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,501 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,517 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,594 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,752 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,585 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,595 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,611 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Dehler's chess games?
113 games by Markus Dehler, from Aug 2013 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 Dehler has played.
What does Markus Dehler play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Markus Dehler opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Dehler answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Dehler play as White?
As White, Markus Dehler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Dehler play as Black?
As Black, Markus Dehler most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Markus Dehler's FIDE rating?
Markus Dehler is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Markus Dehler played?
Our database contains 113 games by Markus Dehler, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 54 draws, 27 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Dehler?
113 games by Markus Dehler 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.