Prepare against Markus Joergens
DEU · World #19,441 classical · FIDE ID 4668448
Our database contains 195 games by Markus Joergens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Joergens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Joergens 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 | 2,062 | 2,218 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 32.3% |
| As White | 96 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 99 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Joergens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Joergens's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 60.4% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 28.1% | 64.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 10.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Joergens usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Joergens usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Joergens usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Joergens usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Joergens usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Joergens usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 79.4% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.7% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 65.8% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 23.7% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Markus Joergens's chess games
All 195 games by Markus Joergens 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: 63 wins, 66 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Christoph Pragua | 2,492 | Oberliga NRW 9293 I | E99 |
| Jan 1998 | Gregor Mainka | 2,342 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9899 | A21 |
| Apr 2000 | Wouter Van Rijn | 2,261 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | E21 |
| Nov 2015 | Klaus Friedrichs | 2,258 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1516 | A96 |
| Feb 1999 | Claus Nissen | 2,242 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9899 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberhausen Open | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,347 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,070 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,977 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,958 |
| NRW Class1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,957 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,159 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group3 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Joergens's chess games?
195 games by Markus Joergens, 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 Joergens has played.
What does Markus Joergens play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Markus Joergens opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Joergens answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Markus Joergens play as White?
As White, Markus Joergens's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Joergens play as Black?
As Black, Markus Joergens most often plays: English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Markus Joergens's FIDE rating?
Markus Joergens is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Markus Joergens played?
Our database contains 195 games by Markus Joergens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 66 draws, 66 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Joergens?
195 games by Markus Joergens 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.