Prepare against Markus Hufnagel
DEU · World #90,188 classical · FIDE ID 1271568
When preparing against Markus Hufnagel, expect 1.c4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Markus Hufnagel, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Hufnagel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Hufnagel 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 | 1,758 | 1,827 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,826 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 33 | 13 | 55 | 32.7% |
| As White | 50 | 16 | 7 | 27 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 17 | 6 | 28 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Hufnagel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Hufnagel's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 42 | 84.0% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.0% | 12.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Hufnagel usually continues Nc3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hufnagel usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hufnagel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hufnagel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Hufnagel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hufnagel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Markus Hufnagel's chess games
All 101 games by Markus Hufnagel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 33 wins, 13 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Marco Lombardi | 2,008 | 3rd Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | A29 |
| Feb 2017 | Siegfried Coenen | 1,982 | Solingen Karneval Open | B22 |
| Feb 2015 | Werner Zielinski | 1,948 | ch-Rheinhausen 19th | A21 |
| Dec 2013 | Mario Rieger | 1,943 | 1st Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | A53 |
| Nov 2017 | Roger Piotrowski | 1,756 | 17th chT-GER Betriebe | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duisburg ch-SBDU | 2010 | 18 | 7 | 1,457 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1,657 |
| 6th Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,696 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,308 |
| ch-Rheinhausen | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,420 |
| 14th ch-Rheinhausen | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,511 |
| 17th chT-GER Betriebe | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-SBDU | 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Hufnagel's chess games?
101 games by Markus Hufnagel, from May 2011 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 Hufnagel has played.
What does Markus Hufnagel play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Markus Hufnagel opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Hufnagel answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games).
What openings does Markus Hufnagel play as White?
As White, Markus Hufnagel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Hufnagel play as Black?
As Black, Markus Hufnagel most often plays: Budapest Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Markus Hufnagel's FIDE rating?
Markus Hufnagel is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Markus Hufnagel played?
Our database contains 101 games by Markus Hufnagel, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 13 draws, 55 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Hufnagel?
101 games by Markus Hufnagel 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.