Prepare against Markus Natter
Austria · World #38,044 classical · FIDE ID 1612085
Our database contains 180 games by Markus Natter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Natter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Natter 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 | 1,944 | 2,185 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,965 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,027 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 48 | 55 | 77 | 26.7% |
| As White | 86 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 94 | 24 | 26 | 44 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Natter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Natter's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 36.0% | 32.3% |
| e4 | 29 | 33.7% | 46.6% |
| Nc3 | 24 | 27.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 32.3% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Natter usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Natter usually continues Bg5 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Natter usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Natter usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Natter usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Natter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 34.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 25.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 17.0% | 31.3% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 12.8% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 46.2% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Markus Natter's chess games
All 180 games by Markus Natter 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: 48 wins, 55 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B54 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Heinz Grabher | 2,311 | chT2W-AUT 0607 | C47 |
| Feb 2008 | Helmut Kleissl | 2,302 | chT2W-AUT 0708 | B06 |
| Jan 2009 | Pavle Hrvacic | 2,298 | chT2-AUT w 0809 | B01 |
| Nov 1998 | Sandro Schmid | 2,280 | chT3-AUT 9899 | A00 |
| Jan 1990 | Helmut Rossmann | 2,265 | Dornbirn Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,111 |
| chT2W-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,188 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 10 | 3 | 2,110 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
| ch-AUT | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
| 18th Lienz Open A | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,942 |
| chT2W-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,172 |
| chT3-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 7 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Natter's chess games?
180 games by Markus Natter, 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 Natter has played.
What does Markus Natter play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Markus Natter opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nc3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Natter answers 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Markus Natter play as White?
As White, Markus Natter's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Natter play as Black?
As Black, Markus Natter most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Markus Natter's FIDE rating?
Markus Natter is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Markus Natter played?
Our database contains 180 games by Markus Natter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 55 draws, 77 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Natter?
180 games by Markus Natter 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.