Prepare against Markus Merklinger
DEU · World #19,896 classical · FIDE ID 4685814
Our database contains 196 games by Markus Merklinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Merklinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Merklinger 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 | 2,058 | 2,272 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 54 | 79 | 63 | 27.6% |
| As White | 99 | 34 | 40 | 25 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 97 | 20 | 39 | 38 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Merklinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Merklinger's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 64.6% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 35 | 35.4% | 51.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Merklinger usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Merklinger usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Merklinger usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Merklinger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Merklinger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Merklinger usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 38.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 25.6% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 87.5% | 34.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
Markus Merklinger's chess games
All 196 games by Markus Merklinger 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: 54 wins, 79 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Stefan Bender | 2,280 | Baden VLS 0102 | B12 |
| Feb 1997 | Jean-Marie Kappler | 2,270 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9697 | C15 |
| Jan 2001 | Christian Langer | 2,216 | Dortmund Open A | B06 |
| Jan 2001 | Soel Kartsev | 2,214 | Dortmund Open A | B01 |
| Nov 2007 | Bernd Schmider | 2,175 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0708 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,287 |
| Oberliga Baden 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,030 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-Baden MTB | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
| Oberliga Baden 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,928 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,045 |
| Baden VLS 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Merklinger's chess games?
196 games by Markus Merklinger, 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 Merklinger has played.
What does Markus Merklinger play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Markus Merklinger opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Merklinger answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Markus Merklinger play as White?
As White, Markus Merklinger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Merklinger play as Black?
As Black, Markus Merklinger most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Markus Merklinger's FIDE rating?
Markus Merklinger is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Markus Merklinger played?
Our database contains 196 games by Markus Merklinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 79 draws, 63 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Merklinger?
196 games by Markus Merklinger 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.