Prepare against Markus Gentner
DEU · World #30,113 classical · FIDE ID 24624519
When preparing against Markus Gentner, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Markus Gentner, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Markus Gentner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Gentner 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 | 1,986 | 2,057 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,997 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 1,989 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 67 | 31 | 63 | 41.6% |
| As White | 78 | 29 | 15 | 34 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 83 | 38 | 16 | 29 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Gentner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Gentner's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 73 | 93.6% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gentner usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gentner usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gentner usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gentner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Gentner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gentner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 77.8% | 61.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 15.6% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 95.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Markus Gentner's chess games
All 161 games by Markus Gentner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Sep 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: 67 wins, 31 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A31 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Kateryna Dolzhikova | 2,307 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | E90 |
| Aug 2023 | Yuri Boidman | 2,288 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | A11 |
| Aug 2018 | Daniel Kiefer | 2,197 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | A33 |
| Aug 2011 | Wolfgang Ruppert | 2,155 | 23rd Wiesbaden Open | B12 |
| Oct 2015 | Manfred Eiber | 2,154 | 14th Forchheim Open A | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2014 | 19 | 8 | 1,976 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,999 |
| ch-Stuttgart | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,763 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,950 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,015 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 2,238 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Gentner's chess games?
161 games by Markus Gentner, from Jul 2005 to Sep 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 Gentner has played.
What does Markus Gentner play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Markus Gentner opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Gentner answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Markus Gentner play as White?
As White, Markus Gentner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Gentner play as Black?
As Black, Markus Gentner most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Markus Gentner's FIDE rating?
Markus Gentner is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (May 2012).
How many games has Markus Gentner played?
Our database contains 161 games by Markus Gentner, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 31 draws, 63 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Gentner?
161 games by Markus Gentner 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.