Prepare against Markus Meiser
DEU · World #18,910 classical · FIDE ID 4617827
Our database contains 276 games by Markus Meiser, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Meiser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Meiser 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 | 2,067 | 2,210 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 92 | 100 | 84 | 33.3% |
| As White | 152 | 61 | 53 | 38 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 124 | 31 | 47 | 46 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Meiser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Meiser's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 99.3% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Meiser usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Meiser usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Meiser usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Meiser usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 61.3% | 43.4% |
| d6 | 16 | 25.8% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 97.2% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Markus Meiser's chess games
All 276 games by Markus Meiser 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: 92 wins, 100 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 23 | 5/10/8 | 21.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 1/8/5 | 7.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Guenther Heidl | 2,390 | Hessenliga 9596 | D93 |
| Jan 1996 | Wolfgang Marzoll | 2,365 | Hessenliga 9596 | B07 |
| Oct 2005 | Kai-Uwe Schiffer | 2,316 | 16th Goch Open | A87 |
| Feb 2000 | Adam Paszek | 2,290 | Hessenliga 9900 | D96 |
| Jan 1995 | Harald Bletz | 2,285 | Hessenliga | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessenliga 9495 | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Hessenliga 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,217 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1990 | 11 | 6 | 1,889 |
| Hessenliga 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7 | 2,298 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,414 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,134 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| Hessenliga 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Meiser's chess games?
276 games by Markus Meiser, 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 Meiser has played.
What does Markus Meiser play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Markus Meiser opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Meiser answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Markus Meiser play as White?
As White, Markus Meiser's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Meiser play as Black?
As Black, Markus Meiser most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Markus Meiser's FIDE rating?
Markus Meiser is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (May 2011).
How many games has Markus Meiser played?
Our database contains 276 games by Markus Meiser, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 100 draws, 84 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Meiser?
276 games by Markus Meiser 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.