Prepare against Markus Eschweiler
DEU · World #112,173 classical · FIDE ID 12906328
When preparing against Markus Eschweiler, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 88 games by Markus Eschweiler, covering Jan 2011 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Markus Eschweiler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Eschweiler 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 | 1,698 | 1,768 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 22 | 28 | 38 | 25.0% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Eschweiler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Eschweiler's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 39 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Eschweiler usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Eschweiler usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Eschweiler usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 89.5% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Markus Eschweiler's chess games
All 88 games by Markus Eschweiler in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Nov 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: 22 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Randolph Schain | 2,032 | 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (38-104) | ? |
| Oct 2019 | Frank Wunderlich | 1,822 | 41st Arco Open | E91 |
| Oct 2011 | Klaus-Michael Buck | 1,813 | 33rd Arco Open | D10 |
| Aug 2011 | Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald | 1,792 | 9th Harburg chG | D02 |
| Oct 2011 | Filippo Mircoli | 1,747 | 33rd Arco Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,563 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,590 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,689 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,549 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,628 |
| ch-Harburg I 7th | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,480 |
| 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (38-104) | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,808 |
| ch-Harburg I 8th | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Eschweiler's chess games?
88 games by Markus Eschweiler, from Jan 2011 to Nov 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 Eschweiler has played.
What does Markus Eschweiler play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Markus Eschweiler opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Eschweiler answers 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Eschweiler play as White?
As White, Markus Eschweiler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Eschweiler play as Black?
As Black, Markus Eschweiler most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Markus Eschweiler's FIDE rating?
Markus Eschweiler is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Markus Eschweiler played?
Our database contains 88 games by Markus Eschweiler, covering Jan 2011 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Eschweiler?
88 games by Markus Eschweiler 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.