Prepare against Markus Kauch
DEU · World #15,803 classical · FIDE ID 4675894
Our database contains 218 games by Markus Kauch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Kauch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Kauch 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 | 2,097 | 2,280 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 75 | 83 | 60 | 34.4% |
| As White | 116 | 49 | 40 | 27 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 102 | 26 | 43 | 33 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Kauch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Kauch's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 56 | 48.3% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 44 | 37.9% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.8% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.6% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kauch usually continues g3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kauch usually continues g3 (79.4% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kauch usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kauch usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kauch usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Kauch usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 74.1% | 48.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 68.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Markus Kauch's chess games
All 218 games by Markus Kauch 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: 75 wins, 83 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Sven Telljohann | 2,408 | Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | A40 |
| Nov 2005 | Lothar Schnitzspan | 2,326 | Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | A16 |
| Jan 1988 | Martin Auer | 2,300 | Dortmund Open | A30 |
| Jan 2007 | Wolfgang Traudes | 2,296 | Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | A27 |
| Oct 2001 | Martin Markl | 2,296 | 5th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,249 |
| ch-Hessen qual | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,268 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,249 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,368 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,152 |
| Dortmund Open | 1988 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,473 |
| Oberliga NRW 8788 II | 1988 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,217 |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Kauch's chess games?
218 games by Markus Kauch, 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 Kauch has played.
What does Markus Kauch play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Markus Kauch opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Kauch answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Markus Kauch play as White?
As White, Markus Kauch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Kauch play as Black?
As Black, Markus Kauch most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Markus Kauch's FIDE rating?
Markus Kauch is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Markus Kauch played?
Our database contains 218 games by Markus Kauch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 83 draws, 60 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Kauch?
218 games by Markus Kauch 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.