Prepare against Markus Fasching
Austria · World #18,309 classical · FIDE ID 1633678
Our database contains 83 games by Markus Fasching, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Fasching's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Fasching 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 | 2,072 | 2,079 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,056 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 36 | 16 | 31 | 43.4% |
| As White | 41 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Fasching's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Fasching's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 57.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.3% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Fasching usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Fasching usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Fasching usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Markus Fasching's chess games
All 83 games by Markus Fasching in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 36 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Emilian Hofer | 2,209 | ch-AUT U18 | C55 |
| Jul 2023 | Erwin Boehm | 2,164 | 42nd St Veit Open | B06 |
| Jul 2016 | Dominik Ehs | 2,108 | ch-AUT | A02 |
| Jul 2016 | Heinrich Sadilek | 2,015 | ch-AUT | C50 |
| Jul 2016 | Rupert Wieser | 2,009 | ch-AUT | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Heraklion Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,842 |
| 19th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,750 |
| Styrian Open U12 17th | 2010 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-AUT | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,001 |
| 2nd Vega de San Mateo | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,083 |
| ch-EU Union Open U14/16 | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,555 |
| Styrian Open U14/16 20th | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 1,533 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Fasching's chess games?
83 games by Markus Fasching, from Sep 2012 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 Fasching has played.
What does Markus Fasching play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Markus Fasching opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Fasching answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Markus Fasching play as White?
As White, Markus Fasching's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Fasching play as Black?
As Black, Markus Fasching most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Markus Fasching's FIDE rating?
Markus Fasching is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Markus Fasching played?
Our database contains 83 games by Markus Fasching, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Fasching?
83 games by Markus Fasching 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.