Prepare against Markus Raeber
CHE · World #7,873 classical · FIDE ID 1302108
When preparing against Markus Raeber, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 337 games by Markus Raeber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Raeber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Raeber 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 | 2,207 | 2,290 | Nov 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,255 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 106 | 63 | 168 | 31.5% |
| As White | 163 | 51 | 27 | 85 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 174 | 55 | 36 | 83 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Raeber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Raeber's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 77.9% | 37.0% |
| e4 | 32 | 19.6% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Raeber usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Raeber usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Raeber usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Raeber usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Raeber usually continues exd5 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Raeber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 41 | 52.6% | 36.6% |
| c5 | 33 | 42.3% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 85.2% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Markus Raeber's chess games
All 337 games by Markus Raeber 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: 106 wins, 63 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 41 | 12/4/25 | 29.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Ketino Kachiani-Gersinska | 2,456 | Lenk Open 13th | B18 |
| May 2008 | Jan Smolen | 2,445 | 27th Mitropa Cup | A05 |
| Sep 2006 | Vincent Colin | 2,415 | 25th Mitropa Cup | B38 |
| May 2008 | Charles Monroy | 2,399 | 27th Mitropa Cup | E68 |
| Jun 2010 | Heinz Wirthensohn | 2,392 | chT-SUI | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2012 | 100 | 35 | 2,168 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2010 | 19 | 10 | 2,263 |
| Biel Credis Open | 1995 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,442 |
| Bad Ragaz | 1994 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,113 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 7 | 2,350 |
| Oberliga Baden 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,169 |
| 25th Liechtenstein Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Raeber's chess games?
337 games by Markus Raeber, 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 Raeber has played.
What does Markus Raeber play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Markus Raeber opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Raeber answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Markus Raeber play as White?
As White, Markus Raeber's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Raeber play as Black?
As Black, Markus Raeber most often plays: Pirc Defense (41 games, 29.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Markus Raeber's FIDE rating?
Markus Raeber is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Markus Raeber played?
Our database contains 337 games by Markus Raeber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 63 draws, 168 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Raeber?
337 games by Markus Raeber 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.