Prepare against Markus Leitz
DEU · World #89,585 classical · FIDE ID 4698770
When preparing against Markus Leitz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Markus Leitz, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Leitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Leitz 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 | 1,760 | 1,932 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 35.0% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Leitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Leitz's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Leitz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Leitz usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Leitz usually continues exd5 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Markus Leitz's chess games
All 40 games by Markus Leitz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Michael Ramin | 2,126 | 10th Hohenloher Open | D02 |
| Jun 2011 | Holger Werner | 1,961 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | B08 |
| Jun 2011 | Istvan Cserti | 1,671 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | C02 |
| Oct 2023 | Manuel Hoelss | 1,670 | 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | C65 |
| Oct 2021 | Walter Mainka | 1,572 | 15th Main Vogelsberg Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Hohenloher Open | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,516 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| 1st Main Vogelsberg Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,065 |
| 15th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,690 |
| ch-Hessen qual D | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,722 |
| Schwarzwald Open | 2003 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Leitz's chess games?
40 games by Markus Leitz, from Jan 2004 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 Leitz has played.
What does Markus Leitz play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Markus Leitz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Leitz answers 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Leitz play as White?
As White, Markus Leitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Leitz play as Black?
As Black, Markus Leitz most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Markus Leitz's FIDE rating?
Markus Leitz is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Markus Leitz played?
Our database contains 40 games by Markus Leitz, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Leitz?
40 games by Markus Leitz 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.