Prepare against Markus Henkemeier
DEU · World #17,553 classical · FIDE ID 1271859
Our database contains 147 games by Markus Henkemeier, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Henkemeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Henkemeier 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 | 2,079 | 2,086 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,053 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,187 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 53 | 36 | 58 | 36.1% |
| As White | 75 | 31 | 17 | 27 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 22 | 19 | 31 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Henkemeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Henkemeier's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 82.7% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues Bc4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 40.5% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 32.4% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 16.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Markus Henkemeier's chess games
All 147 games by Markus Henkemeier in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 53 wins, 36 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Olaf Steffens | 2,301 | Werther Schloss Open 22nd | A40 |
| Jan 2016 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,295 | NRW Class1 1516 | B19 |
| Dec 2015 | Frank Kleinegger | 2,131 | NRW Class1 1516 | D02 |
| Feb 2016 | Volker Gassmann | 2,104 | NRW Class1 1516 | A48 |
| Oct 2012 | Reinhold Soelter | 2,086 | 9th Lippe Cup A | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2012 | 29 | 11 | 1,953 |
| ch-OWL U12 | 2005 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,252 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,670 |
| NRW Class1 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,257 |
| ch-NRW U14 | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,449 |
| ch-NRW U12 | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,233 |
| 37th Moehnesee Cup A | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,884 |
| 9th Lippe Cup A | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Henkemeier's chess games?
147 games by Markus Henkemeier, from Sep 2009 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 Henkemeier has played.
What does Markus Henkemeier play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Markus Henkemeier opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Henkemeier answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Markus Henkemeier play as White?
As White, Markus Henkemeier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Henkemeier play as Black?
As Black, Markus Henkemeier most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Markus Henkemeier's FIDE rating?
Markus Henkemeier is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Markus Henkemeier played?
Our database contains 147 games by Markus Henkemeier, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 36 draws, 58 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Henkemeier?
147 games by Markus Henkemeier 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.