Prepare against Markus Kilian
DEU · World #42,398 classical · FIDE ID 12972096
When preparing against Markus Kilian, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (67%).
Our database contains 61 games by Markus Kilian, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Kilian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Kilian 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 | 2,106 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,013 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 36.1% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Kilian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Kilian's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 91.2% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kilian usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kilian usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kilian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d6 (67% of these games) — Kilian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kilian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Markus Kilian's chess games
All 61 games by Markus Kilian in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 22 wins, 21 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Lukas Schulz | 2,263 | 17th Forchheim Open | E85 |
| May 2013 | Wolfgang Schmitz | 2,070 | 23rd Schweinfurt Open | D11 |
| Sep 2018 | Michael Pichl | 2,051 | 17th Forchheim Open | E86 |
| May 2016 | Jaroslaus Neubauer | 1,986 | 26th Schweinfurt Open | B06 |
| Nov 2017 | Thomas Klimpel | 1,978 | Landesliga Nord 1718 | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,929 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,808 |
| 23rd Schweinfurt Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,960 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U16 | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,471 |
| 26th Schweinfurt Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| 13th Forchheim Open B | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,859 |
| 17th Forchheim Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,240 |
| Schweinfurt Open 24th | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Kilian's chess games?
61 games by Markus Kilian, from Aug 2013 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 Kilian has played.
What does Markus Kilian play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Markus Kilian opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Kilian answers 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Markus Kilian play as White?
As White, Markus Kilian's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Kilian play as Black?
As Black, Markus Kilian most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Markus Kilian's FIDE rating?
Markus Kilian is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Markus Kilian played?
Our database contains 61 games by Markus Kilian, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 21 draws, 18 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Kilian?
61 games by Markus Kilian 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.