Prepare against Markus Loeffler
IM · DEU · World #6,982 classical · FIDE ID 4604822
When preparing against Markus Loeffler, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 507 games by Markus Loeffler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Loeffler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Loeffler 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 | 2,225 | 2,355 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,349 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,339 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 507 | 237 | 97 | 173 | 46.7% |
| As White | 239 | 119 | 43 | 77 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 268 | 118 | 54 | 96 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Loeffler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Loeffler's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 216 | 90.4% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 12 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 4.2% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 85.9% | 55.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.0% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 87.5% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.4% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Markus Loeffler's chess games
All 507 games by Markus Loeffler 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: 237 wins, 97 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 29 | 16/7/6 | 55.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 22/6/19 | 46.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 37 | 18/9/10 | 48.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 25 | 14/8/3 | 56.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/0/13 | 23.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,560 | Schwarzach Open A | E67 |
| Jul 2019 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,541 | 52nd Biel MTO Open | B94 |
| Jan 1998 | Nikolay A Legky | 2,480 | Besancon | D97 |
| Apr 2000 | Peter Enders | 2,478 | 8th Passau Open | B99 |
| Jun 2022 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,471 | Davos Challenge Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 28 | 7 | 2,189 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,381 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1988 | 22 | 12 | – |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 20 | 6 | 2,112 |
| ch-Baden U20 | 1989 | 14 | 9 | – |
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,431 |
| 8th Adelboden Open | 2022 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,106 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,580 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Loeffler's chess games?
507 games by Markus Loeffler, 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 Loeffler has played.
What does Markus Loeffler play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Markus Loeffler opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Loeffler answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Markus Loeffler play as White?
As White, Markus Loeffler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Loeffler play as Black?
As Black, Markus Loeffler most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 56.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 268 games.
What is Markus Loeffler's FIDE rating?
Markus Loeffler is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Markus Loeffler played?
Our database contains 507 games by Markus Loeffler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 237 wins, 97 draws, 173 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Loeffler?
507 games by Markus Loeffler 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.