Prepare against Markus Januschke
Austria · World #9,495 classical · FIDE ID 1604635
Our database contains 94 games by Markus Januschke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Januschke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Januschke 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 | 2,177 | 2,221 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 35 | 34 | 25 | 37.2% |
| As White | 46 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 48 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Januschke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Januschke's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 91.3% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Januschke usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Januschke usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Januschke usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Januschke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Januschke usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 54.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Markus Januschke's chess games
All 94 games by Markus Januschke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 35 wins, 34 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Mark Ousatchi | 2,315 | 2nd Casino Open | E76 |
| Nov 1999 | Norbert Gelbmann | 2,268 | chT2S-AUT 9900 | B87 |
| Jan 1996 | Albert Putzi | 2,225 | chT2S-AUT 9697 | A02 |
| Jan 1996 | Dieter Figler | 2,225 | chT2S-AUT 9697 | C14 |
| Jan 1996 | Robert Hafner | 2,225 | chT2S-AUT 9697 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2S-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 7 | 2,361 |
| ch-AUT U20 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,278 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,225 |
| chT2S-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,269 |
| chT2S-AUT 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| Lienz Open | 1988 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| chT2S-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,226 |
| chT2S-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Januschke's chess games?
94 games by Markus Januschke, from Apr 2003 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 Januschke has played.
What does Markus Januschke play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Markus Januschke opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Januschke answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Markus Januschke play as White?
As White, Markus Januschke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Januschke play as Black?
As Black, Markus Januschke most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Markus Januschke's FIDE rating?
Markus Januschke is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Markus Januschke played?
Our database contains 94 games by Markus Januschke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 34 draws, 25 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Januschke?
94 games by Markus Januschke 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.