Prepare against Markus Dimke
DEU · World #36,007 classical · FIDE ID 4670957
Our database contains 38 games by Markus Dimke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Dimke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Dimke 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 | 1,954 | 2,118 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,998 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 28.9% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Dimke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Dimke's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …e6 (37% of these games) — Dimke usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Dimke usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Dimke usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Markus Dimke's chess games
All 38 games by Markus Dimke 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Viktor Gasthofer | 2,346 | 7th Baunatal Open | C02 |
| Oct 2002 | Guenter Ahlberg | 2,158 | 13th Goch Open | C42 |
| Oct 1999 | Oliver Thamm | 2,121 | 5th Wichern Open | A86 |
| Oct 1999 | Thomas Schreiter | 2,115 | 5th Wichern Open | C02 |
| Aug 2001 | Matthias Kraft | 1,947 | 7th Baunatal Open | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 7th Baunatal Open | 2001 | 7 | 5 | 2,097 |
| 2nd Hamburg HSK Elo Open | 2001 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,912 |
| ch-Harburg A 1st | 2003 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,642 |
| 3rd Harburg chB | 2005 | 5 | 1 | 1,930 |
| 13th Goch Open | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,212 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Dimke's chess games?
38 games by Markus Dimke, 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 Dimke has played.
What does Markus Dimke play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Markus Dimke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Dimke answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Markus Dimke play as White?
As White, Markus Dimke's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Dimke play as Black?
As Black, Markus Dimke most often plays: Petrov's Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Markus Dimke's FIDE rating?
Markus Dimke is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Markus Dimke played?
Our database contains 38 games by Markus Dimke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Dimke?
38 games by Markus Dimke 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.