Prepare against Markus Lammers
IM · DEU · World #4,626 classical · FIDE ID 4680847
Our database contains 578 games by Markus Lammers, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Lammers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Lammers 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 | 2,284 | 2,405 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,337 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,312 | 2,334 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 578 | 246 | 139 | 193 | 42.6% |
| As White | 290 | 135 | 70 | 85 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 288 | 111 | 69 | 108 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Lammers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Lammers's side.
First moves as White (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 41.6% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 107 | 37.4% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 60 | 21.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lammers usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lammers usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lammers usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Lammers usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Lammers usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Lammers usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 35.9% | 47.9% |
| e5 | 28 | 21.4% | 39.3% |
| Nc6 | 26 | 19.8% | 73.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 9.9% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.1% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 66.0% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 29 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Markus Lammers's chess games
All 578 games by Markus Lammers in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 246 wins, 139 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 29 | 15/5/9 | 51.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/7/12 | 24.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 8/10/16 | 23.5% |
| B38 | English Opening | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,585 | 14th Neckar Open A | A62 |
| Apr 2024 | Martin Kraemer | 2,579 | Bundesliga 2023-24 | D37 |
| Mar 2011 | Jan Werle | 2,574 | Bundesliga 2010-11 | E15 |
| Mar 2006 | Vladimir Potkin | 2,557 | 2nd PAL/CSS Freestyle Open | E12 |
| Apr 2010 | Marius Manolache | 2,528 | 14th Neckar Open A | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich OIS Open | 2008 | 18 | 12 | 2,378 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2004 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,126 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2025 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,389 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2011 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,262 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2018 | 13 | 8 | 2,193 |
| Bundesliga 2017-18 | 2018 | 13 | 5 | 2,331 |
| Bundesliga 2018-19 | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 2,471 |
| Bundesliga 2023-24 | 2024 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Lammers's chess games?
578 games by Markus Lammers, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Lammers has played.
What does Markus Lammers play on the first move as White?
Across 286 games with White in our database, Markus Lammers opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Lammers answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Markus Lammers play as White?
As White, Markus Lammers's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 290 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Lammers play as Black?
As Black, Markus Lammers most often plays: Benoni Defense (34 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 288 games.
What is Markus Lammers's FIDE rating?
Markus Lammers is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,312 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Markus Lammers played?
Our database contains 578 games by Markus Lammers, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 246 wins, 139 draws, 193 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Lammers?
578 games by Markus Lammers 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.