Prepare against Markus Klingel
DEU · World #115,302 classical · FIDE ID 34692029
When preparing against Markus Klingel, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Markus Klingel, covering Feb 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Klingel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Klingel 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 | 1,687 | 1,745 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Klingel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Klingel's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Klingel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Klingel usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Klingel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Markus Klingel's chess games
All 32 games by Markus Klingel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Karlheinz Eg | 2,058 | 19th Wiesbaden Open | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Wiesbaden Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 1,951 |
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-Baden U14 | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Baden U16 | 2001 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Klingel's chess games?
32 games by Markus Klingel, from Feb 2025 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 Klingel has played.
What does Markus Klingel play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Markus Klingel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Klingel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Klingel play as White?
As White, Markus Klingel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Klingel play as Black?
As Black, Markus Klingel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Markus Klingel's FIDE rating?
Markus Klingel is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,745 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Markus Klingel played?
Our database contains 32 games by Markus Klingel, covering Feb 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Klingel?
32 games by Markus Klingel 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.