Prepare against Markus Penner
DEU · World #25,346 classical · FIDE ID 24657328
Our database contains 146 games by Markus Penner, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Penner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Penner 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 | 2,016 | 2,051 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,037 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 61 | 33 | 52 | 41.8% |
| As White | 71 | 31 | 19 | 21 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 30 | 14 | 31 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Penner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Penner's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 100.0% | 57.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Penner usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Penner usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Penner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 83.9% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 92.6% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Markus Penner's chess games
All 146 games by Markus Penner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 61 wins, 33 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Ralf-Axel Simon | 2,214 | 14th Zehlendorf Open | E92 |
| Aug 2011 | Werner Pueschel | 2,163 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B01 |
| Aug 2010 | Peter Welz | 2,162 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C45 |
| Aug 2012 | Philip Heuser | 2,147 | 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B12 |
| Aug 2010 | Ralph Wasem | 2,106 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 911 |
| Zehlendorf Open | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,768 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,988 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-GER U08 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-Berlin U12 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,145 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Penner's chess games?
146 games by Markus Penner, from Oct 2008 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 Penner has played.
What does Markus Penner play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Markus Penner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Penner answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Markus Penner play as White?
As White, Markus Penner's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Penner play as Black?
As Black, Markus Penner most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Markus Penner's FIDE rating?
Markus Penner is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Markus Penner played?
Our database contains 146 games by Markus Penner, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 33 draws, 52 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Penner?
146 games by Markus Penner 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.