Prepare against Markus Kottke

DEU · World #9,339 classical · FIDE ID 4634713

When preparing against Markus Kottke, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).

Our database contains 96 games by Markus Kottke, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Markus Kottke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Kottke 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Kottke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Kottke's side.

First moves as White (51 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.3% score
  • …c5 (42% of these games) — Kottke usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
  • …e6 (21% of these games) — Kottke usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
  • …e5 (13% of these games) — Kottke usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
• 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kottke usually continues c4 (75.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)

Markus Kottke's chess games

All 96 games by Markus Kottke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 34 wins, 19 draws, 43 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Markus Kottke's chess games?

96 games by Markus Kottke, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kottke has played.

What does Markus Kottke play on the first move as White?

Across 51 games with White in our database, Markus Kottke opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Kottke answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).

What openings does Markus Kottke play as White?

As White, Markus Kottke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Markus Kottke play as Black?

As Black, Markus Kottke most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.

What is Markus Kottke's FIDE rating?

Markus Kottke is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Apr 2004).

How many games has Markus Kottke played?

Our database contains 96 games by Markus Kottke, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 19 draws, 43 losses (35.4% win rate).

How do I prepare against Markus Kottke?

96 games by Markus Kottke 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.

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