Prepare against Markus Hendler
DEU · World #38,984 classical · FIDE ID 34616497
When preparing against Markus Hendler, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Markus Hendler, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Markus Hendler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Hendler 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 | 1,941 | 1,942 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,903 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,922 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 23.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 13 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 331 rated games against 280 different opponents, across 32 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 77 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 36.4% | 1,858 | 1,864 | 10 |
| Blitz | 254 | 119 | 28 | 107 | 46.9% | 1,851 | 1,845 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 154 | 40 | 28 | 86 | 26.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 111 | 72 | 15 | 24 | 64.9% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56 | 30 | 5 | 21 | 1,894 | 1,918 |
| 2025 | 53 | 25 | 12 | 16 | 1,878 | 1,935 |
| 2024 | 80 | 31 | 20 | 29 | 1,903 | 1,886 |
| 2023 | 88 | 41 | 10 | 37 | 1,821 | 1,811 |
| 2022 | 54 | 20 | 6 | 28 | 1,739 | 1,667 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Hendler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Hendler's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Hendler usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Hendler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hendler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Hendler usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hendler usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hendler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Markus Hendler's chess games
All 30 games by Markus Hendler in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Rafael Torres-Kuckel | 2,148 | 42nd Muensterland Open | B40 |
| Oct 2025 | Sascha Pfleger | 2,047 | 42nd Muensterland Open | C16 |
| Oct 2026 | Philipp Gottkehaskamp | 2,041 | 43. Münsterland Open / 34. Challengers 2026 - B-Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Bad Zwesten Open | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| 3rd Baunatal Open | 1997 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,001 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| Giessen Open | 1997 | 4 | 2 | – |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,919 |
| 43. Münsterland Open / 34. Challengers 2026 - B-Open | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Hendler's chess games?
30 games by Markus Hendler, from May 2022 to Oct 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 Hendler has played.
What does Markus Hendler play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Markus Hendler opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Hendler answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Hendler play as White?
As White, Markus Hendler's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Hendler play as Black?
As Black, Markus Hendler most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Markus Hendler's FIDE rating?
Markus Hendler is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Markus Hendler played?
Our database contains 30 games by Markus Hendler, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Hendler?
30 games by Markus Hendler 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.