Prepare against Markus Hochgraefe
FM · DEU · World #3,637 classical · FIDE ID 4615484
Our database contains 368 games by Markus Hochgraefe, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Hochgraefe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Hochgraefe 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 | 2,314 | 2,417 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,415 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 128 | 164 | 76 | 34.8% |
| As White | 188 | 77 | 83 | 28 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 180 | 51 | 81 | 48 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Hochgraefe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Hochgraefe's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 83 | 44.1% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 79 | 42.0% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 23 | 12.2% | 69.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hochgraefe usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hochgraefe usually continues d4 (64.6% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hochgraefe usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Hochgraefe usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hochgraefe usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Hochgraefe usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 64.4% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 25 | 34.2% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 61.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 27.0% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Markus Hochgraefe's chess games
All 368 games by Markus Hochgraefe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 128 wins, 164 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 26 | 14/8/4 | 53.8% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 9/14/1 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 9/8/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/13/1 | 12.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 33 | 8/17/8 | 24.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1998 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,515 | ch-Hamburg int | D32 |
| Jan 2019 | Csaba Horvath | 2,507 | Oberliga Nord N 1819 | A07 |
| May 1998 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,500 | ch-Hamburg int | A11 |
| Feb 2010 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,473 | Oberliga Nord N 0910 | B17 |
| Feb 2019 | Bjorn Moller Ochsner | 2,457 | Oberliga Nord N 1819 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg int | 2003 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,337 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2014 | 24 | 15 | 2,285 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2011 | 18 | 13 | 2,292 |
| Bundesliga 2001-02 | 2002 | 14 | 3 | 2,316 |
| Hamburg IM | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,500 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 7 | 2,526 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Hochgraefe's chess games?
368 games by Markus Hochgraefe, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Hochgraefe has played.
What does Markus Hochgraefe play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Markus Hochgraefe opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Hochgraefe answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Markus Hochgraefe play as White?
As White, Markus Hochgraefe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Hochgraefe play as Black?
As Black, Markus Hochgraefe most often plays: Slav Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Markus Hochgraefe's FIDE rating?
Markus Hochgraefe is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Markus Hochgraefe played?
Our database contains 368 games by Markus Hochgraefe, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 164 draws, 76 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Hochgraefe?
368 games by Markus Hochgraefe 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.