Prepare against Markus Hebauf
DEU · World #136,676 classical · FIDE ID 16256018
When preparing against Markus Hebauf, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Markus Hebauf, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Hebauf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Hebauf 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 | 1,629 | 1,696 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,718 | 1,722 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,681 | 1,729 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 6 | 3 | 42 | 11.8% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 7.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Hebauf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Hebauf's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 79.2% | 18.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 18.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Hebauf usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Hebauf usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hebauf usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e6 (60% of these games) — Hebauf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Hebauf usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hebauf usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
Markus Hebauf's chess games
All 51 games by Markus Hebauf in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 6 wins, 3 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Michael Pichl | 1,917 | 24th Rhein Main Open A | B34 |
| Nov 2021 | Lutz Faber | 1,824 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D00 |
| Apr 2019 | Gerd Densing | 1,802 | 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,513 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,578 |
| 24th Rhein Main Open A | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1,674 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2021 | 6 | 1 | 1,614 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 6 | 0 | 1,309 |
| ch-Gross Gerau | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,791 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 1,431 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open A | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,476 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Hebauf's chess games?
51 games by Markus Hebauf, from Feb 2018 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 Hebauf has played.
What does Markus Hebauf play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Markus Hebauf opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Hebauf answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Hebauf play as White?
As White, Markus Hebauf's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Hebauf play as Black?
As Black, Markus Hebauf most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Markus Hebauf's FIDE rating?
Markus Hebauf is currently rated 1,629 in classical chess, 1,718 in rapid and 1,681 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,696 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Markus Hebauf played?
Our database contains 51 games by Markus Hebauf, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 3 draws, 42 losses (11.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Hebauf?
51 games by Markus Hebauf 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.