Prepare against Markus Hentze
DEU · World #13,442 classical · FIDE ID 4670922
Our database contains 215 games by Markus Hentze, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Hentze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Hentze 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 | 2,123 | 2,179 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,130 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 69 | 54 | 92 | 32.1% |
| As White | 99 | 32 | 27 | 40 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 116 | 37 | 27 | 52 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Hentze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Hentze's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 93.9% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hentze usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Hentze usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hentze usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hentze usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 73.2% | 39.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 23.2% | 73.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 58.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
Markus Hentze's chess games
All 215 games by Markus Hentze in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 69 wins, 54 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 0/4/8 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Boris Grimberg | 2,417 | ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | B01 |
| Dec 2011 | Marian Sabol | 2,371 | 13th Litomysl Open | B15 |
| Feb 2013 | Gordon Andre | 2,342 | Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | B84 |
| May 2011 | Stefan Walter | 2,306 | ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | C55 |
| Sep 2011 | Andreas Schultz | 2,275 | Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2010 | 14 | 6 | 1,918 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 2,108 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,138 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| 19th Leipzig VfB Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,290 |
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Hentze's chess games?
215 games by Markus Hentze, from Oct 2007 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 Hentze has played.
What does Markus Hentze play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Markus Hentze opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Hentze answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Markus Hentze play as White?
As White, Markus Hentze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Hentze play as Black?
As Black, Markus Hentze most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Markus Hentze's FIDE rating?
Markus Hentze is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Markus Hentze played?
Our database contains 215 games by Markus Hentze, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 54 draws, 92 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Hentze?
215 games by Markus Hentze 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.