Prepare against Markus Kirchner
DEU · World #10,576 classical · FIDE ID 12979163
Our database contains 257 games by Markus Kirchner, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Kirchner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Kirchner 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 | 2,161 | 2,182 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,138 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,170 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 89 | 74 | 94 | 34.6% |
| As White | 129 | 44 | 47 | 38 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 128 | 45 | 27 | 56 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Kirchner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Kirchner's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 96.9% | 52.4% |
| f4 | 4 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.4% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues d4 (47.2% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 81.7% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 14 | 48.3% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 41.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Markus Kirchner's chess games
All 257 games by Markus Kirchner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Aug 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: 89 wins, 74 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 6/7/12 | 24.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Dustin Moeller | 2,244 | 24th Rhein Main Open A | B33 |
| Mar 2026 | Ruediger Breyther | 2,239 | German Amateur Championship 25/26 | Travemünde | A02 |
| Feb 2024 | Bernd Baum | 2,213 | Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | A85 |
| Mar 2022 | Thibaud Liard | 2,178 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | A87 |
| Mar 2023 | Emery Peterson | 2,175 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2015 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,627 |
| ch-Hessen U10 | 2015 | 20 | 14.5 | 1,252 |
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2014 | 17 | 11 | 1,276 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,627 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,022 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,143 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,630 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Kirchner's chess games?
257 games by Markus Kirchner, from Sep 2014 to Aug 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 Kirchner has played.
What does Markus Kirchner play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Markus Kirchner opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Kirchner answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Markus Kirchner play as White?
As White, Markus Kirchner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Kirchner play as Black?
As Black, Markus Kirchner most often plays: Dutch Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Markus Kirchner's FIDE rating?
Markus Kirchner is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Markus Kirchner played?
Our database contains 257 games by Markus Kirchner, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 74 draws, 94 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Kirchner?
257 games by Markus Kirchner 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.