Prepare against Markus Klauser
IM · CHE · World #4,426 classical · FIDE ID 1300334
Our database contains 542 games by Markus Klauser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Klauser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Klauser 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 | 2,290 | 2,413 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 542 | 175 | 168 | 199 | 32.3% |
| As White | 267 | 95 | 88 | 84 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 275 | 80 | 80 | 115 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Klauser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Klauser's side.
First moves as White (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 44.9% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 101 | 37.8% | 49.0% |
| c4 | 23 | 8.6% | 43.5% |
| g3 | 18 | 6.7% | 63.9% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.9% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Klauser usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Klauser usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Klauser usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Klauser usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Klauser usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Klauser usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 44.0% | 44.8% |
| g6 | 26 | 23.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 21 | 19.3% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.4% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 72.3% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 13 | 12.9% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.9% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Markus Klauser's chess games
All 542 games by Markus Klauser 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: 175 wins, 168 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 2/12/4 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 44 | 15/15/14 | 34.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,599 | ch-SUI 112th | A62 |
| Jul 2010 | Evgeny Gleizerov | 2,573 | 43rd Biel MTO Open | C14 |
| Apr 2013 | Sebastian Bogner | 2,562 | chT-SUI | E41 |
| Jul 2001 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,516 | ch-SUI | E97 |
| Oct 2013 | Fabio Bellini | 2,512 | chT-SUI | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI | 2009 | 81 | 38.5 | 2,361 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 80 | 31.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-SUI int | 2005 | 38 | 16 | 2,358 |
| Lenk Open | 1995 | 29 | 19 | 2,507 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,372 |
| Zuerich Klee Memorial | 1989 | 14 | 6 | 2,274 |
| Biel Mixed | 1991 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,243 |
| 30th Reggio Emilia-B | 1987 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Joseph G. Gallagher (17 games) · Yannick Pelletier (11 games) · Hansjuerg Kaenel (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Klauser's chess games?
542 games by Markus Klauser, 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 Klauser has played.
What does Markus Klauser play on the first move as White?
Across 267 games with White in our database, Markus Klauser opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Klauser answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Markus Klauser play as White?
As White, Markus Klauser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 267 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Klauser play as Black?
As Black, Markus Klauser most often plays: Modern Defense (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Markus Klauser's FIDE rating?
Markus Klauser is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Markus Klauser played?
Our database contains 542 games by Markus Klauser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 168 draws, 199 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Klauser?
542 games by Markus Klauser 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.