Prepare against Markus Krieger

Liechtenstein · World #9,157 classical · FIDE ID 4669533

When preparing against Markus Krieger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 18.8% over 16 games.

Our database contains 141 games by Markus Krieger, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Markus Krieger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Krieger 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 Krieger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Krieger's side.

First moves as White (64 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
  • …c5 (44% of these games) — Krieger usually continues Nc3 (30.6% score)
  • …c6 (17% of these games) — Krieger usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
  • …e5 (14% of these games) — Krieger usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)

Markus Krieger's chess games

All 141 games by Markus Krieger in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 42 wins, 40 draws, 58 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Markus Krieger's chess games?

141 games by Markus Krieger, from Mar 2011 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 Krieger has played.

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

Across 64 games with White in our database, Markus Krieger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Krieger answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).

What openings does Markus Krieger play as White?

As White, Markus Krieger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Markus Krieger play as Black?

As Black, Markus Krieger most often plays: Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.

What is Markus Krieger's FIDE rating?

Markus Krieger is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Apr 2025).

How many games has Markus Krieger played?

Our database contains 141 games by Markus Krieger, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 40 draws, 58 losses (29.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Markus Krieger?

141 games by Markus Krieger 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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