Prepare against Markus Neidlinger
DEU · World #18,120 classical · FIDE ID 4697839
When preparing against Markus Neidlinger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Markus Neidlinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Neidlinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Neidlinger 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 | 2,074 | 2,146 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 41 | 15 | 29 | 48.2% |
| As White | 46 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 20 | 6 | 13 | 51.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Neidlinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Neidlinger's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 55.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Neidlinger usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Neidlinger usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Neidlinger usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Markus Neidlinger's chess games
All 85 games by Markus Neidlinger 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: 41 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Hartmut Metz | 2,298 | 21st Staufer Open | B13 |
| Jan 2009 | Andreas Weiss | 2,268 | 21st Staufer Open | B41 |
| Aug 2003 | Irina Tetenkina | 2,247 | Augsburg Afro Open | C01 |
| Aug 2003 | Aleksandar Kaminik | 2,224 | Augsburg Afro Open | E81 |
| Jan 2009 | Andreas Schulze | 2,218 | 21st Staufer Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | 2006 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,924 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,182 |
| Regionalliga SW 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,965 |
| Augsburg Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,780 |
| 21st Staufer Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,411 |
| ch-Schwaben | 2002 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,294 |
| Regionalliga SW 0102 | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Neidlinger's chess games?
85 games by Markus Neidlinger, 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 Neidlinger has played.
What does Markus Neidlinger play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Markus Neidlinger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Neidlinger answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Neidlinger play as White?
As White, Markus Neidlinger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Neidlinger play as Black?
As Black, Markus Neidlinger most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Markus Neidlinger's FIDE rating?
Markus Neidlinger is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Markus Neidlinger played?
Our database contains 85 games by Markus Neidlinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Neidlinger?
85 games by Markus Neidlinger 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.