Prepare against Markus Hilzinger
DEU · World #16,787 classical · FIDE ID 24668788
Our database contains 141 games by Markus Hilzinger, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Hilzinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Hilzinger 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 | 2,087 | 2,147 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 57 | 40 | 44 | 40.4% |
| As White | 76 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 27 | 13 | 25 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Hilzinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Hilzinger's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 73 | 96.1% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 58.9% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hilzinger usually continues Nc3 (63.2% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Hilzinger usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hilzinger usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hilzinger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Markus Hilzinger's chess games
All 141 games by Markus Hilzinger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 57 wins, 40 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Vladimir Podat | 2,339 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | E90 |
| Apr 2012 | Georg Nippgen | 2,234 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | A30 |
| Dec 2018 | Stefan Neidig | 2,227 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | B20 |
| May 2007 | Holger Kunze | 2,221 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A35 |
| Mar 2012 | Armin Farmani Anosheh | 2,216 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| ch-Baden | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,190 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 2,004 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,987 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Hilzinger's chess games?
141 games by Markus Hilzinger, from Jul 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 Hilzinger has played.
What does Markus Hilzinger play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Markus Hilzinger opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Hilzinger answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Hilzinger play as White?
As White, Markus Hilzinger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Hilzinger play as Black?
As Black, Markus Hilzinger most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Markus Hilzinger's FIDE rating?
Markus Hilzinger is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Markus Hilzinger played?
Our database contains 141 games by Markus Hilzinger, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 40 draws, 44 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Hilzinger?
141 games by Markus Hilzinger 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.