Prepare against Markus Hahn
FM · DEU · World #5,765 classical · FIDE ID 24654647
Our database contains 402 games by Markus Hahn, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Hahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Hahn 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 | 2,254 | 2,335 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,321 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 402 | 179 | 131 | 91 | 44.5% |
| As White | 199 | 97 | 61 | 40 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 203 | 82 | 70 | 51 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Hahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Hahn's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 170 | 85.4% | 62.6% |
| c4 | 14 | 7.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.5% | 80.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Hahn usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hahn usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Hahn usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hahn usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hahn usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hahn usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 85.7% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 10 | 10.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 34.8% | 60.4% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 34.8% | 60.4% |
| f5 | 14 | 20.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.2% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Markus Hahn's chess games
All 402 games by Markus Hahn in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 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: 179 wins, 131 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 41 | 20/16/5 | 48.8% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/5/4 | 47.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 65 | 23/26/16 | 35.4% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Leonid Milov | 2,465 | 28th Staufer Open A | B43 |
| Jul 2012 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,422 | 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B82 |
| Dec 2016 | Georg Legde | 2,309 | Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | A30 |
| Jan 2013 | Reinhold Mueller | 2,308 | 25th Staufer Open | A70 |
| Apr 2018 | Robert Schlamp | 2,297 | Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2014 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 2,089 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,274 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,338 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,239 |
| Gladenbach IM | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,337 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,263 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Hahn's chess games?
402 games by Markus Hahn, from Sep 2009 to Aug 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 Hahn has played.
What does Markus Hahn play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Markus Hahn opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Hahn answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Markus Hahn play as White?
As White, Markus Hahn's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (41 games, 48.8% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Hahn play as Black?
As Black, Markus Hahn most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 35.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Markus Hahn's FIDE rating?
Markus Hahn is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Markus Hahn played?
Our database contains 402 games by Markus Hahn, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 131 draws, 91 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Hahn?
402 games by Markus Hahn 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.