Prepare against Markus Kania
DEU · World #32,305 classical · FIDE ID 12903736
Our database contains 36 games by Markus Kania, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Kania's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Kania 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 | 1,973 | 1,973 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Kania's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Kania's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 61.1% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kania usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kania usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kania usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Kania usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kania usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kania usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Markus Kania's chess games
All 36 games by Markus Kania in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,171 | 25th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B19 |
| Dec 2015 | Adrian Gschnitzer | 2,115 | chT-GER U16 | D35 |
| Dec 2015 | Bennett Schnabel | 2,027 | chT-GER U16 | B45 |
| Dec 2018 | Louis Roessel | 1,977 | chT-GER U20 | E15 |
| Dec 2011 | Theo Gungl | 1,781 | chT-GER U12 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,148 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,493 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
| 25th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Kania's chess games?
36 games by Markus Kania, from Nov 2010 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 Kania has played.
What does Markus Kania play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Markus Kania opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Kania answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Markus Kania play as White?
As White, Markus Kania's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Kania play as Black?
As Black, Markus Kania most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Markus Kania's FIDE rating?
Markus Kania is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Markus Kania played?
Our database contains 36 games by Markus Kania, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Kania?
36 games by Markus Kania 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.