Prepare against Markus Korte
DEU · World #25,987 classical · FIDE ID 4615620
When preparing against Markus Korte, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 141 games by Markus Korte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Korte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Korte 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 | 2,011 | 2,163 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,058 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,981 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 66 | 33 | 42 | 46.8% |
| As White | 73 | 35 | 18 | 20 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 31 | 15 | 22 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Korte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Korte's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 86.3% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 12.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Korte usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Korte usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Korte usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Korte usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Korte usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 33.3% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 21.2% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Markus Korte's chess games
All 141 games by Markus Korte 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: 66 wins, 33 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Ralf Schlehoefer | 2,310 | Eger Open | A56 |
| Jan 1992 | Istvan Kladiva | 2,265 | Eger Open | C44 |
| Jan 1991 | Hakon Persson | 2,255 | Eger Open | E61 |
| Jan 1991 | Attila Vass | 2,245 | Eger Open | B04 |
| Jan 1991 | Tamas Sziraki | 2,225 | Eger Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 11 | 6 | 2,398 |
| Eger Open | 1992 | 10 | 8 | 2,500 |
| 20th Arco Open | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| 45th Guernsey Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| 23rd Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| Gran Canaria Open | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,303 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1-chT 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Korte's chess games?
141 games by Markus Korte, 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 Korte has played.
What does Markus Korte play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Markus Korte opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Korte answers 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Markus Korte play as White?
As White, Markus Korte's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Korte play as Black?
As Black, Markus Korte most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Markus Korte's FIDE rating?
Markus Korte is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Markus Korte played?
Our database contains 141 games by Markus Korte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 33 draws, 42 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Korte?
141 games by Markus Korte 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.