Prepare against Markus Riesen
CHE · World #23,996 classical · FIDE ID 1307827
Our database contains 50 games by Markus Riesen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Riesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Riesen 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 | 2,025 | 2,052 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 13 | 11 | 26 | 26.0% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Riesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Riesen's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 96.3% | 34.6% |
| b4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 34.6% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Riesen usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Riesen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Riesen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Riesen usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Markus Riesen's chess games
All 50 games by Markus Riesen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Juerg Klossner | 2,171 | Bern Open | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Edwin Schreiber | 2,020 | Bern Open | B78 |
| Jun 2013 | Guenter Hoebarth | 1,986 | Rail 6 Countries 24th | A56 |
| Apr 1999 | Oswald Buergi | 1,974 | 41st Meiringen SVSE | B21 |
| Apr 1999 | Thomas Muelli | 1,971 | 41st Meiringen SVSE | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bern Open | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 1,986 |
| 41st Meiringen SVSE | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| Rail 6 Countries 24th | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 2000 | 4 | 1 | 2,023 |
| 15th Rail 4 Countries | 1998 | 3 | 1 | 1,868 |
| Rail 4 Countries | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,934 |
| 16th Rail 4 Countries | 1999 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,793 |
| 13th Rail 4 Countries | 1996 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Riesen's chess games?
50 games by Markus Riesen, from Jul 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 Riesen has played.
What does Markus Riesen play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Markus Riesen opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Riesen answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Markus Riesen play as White?
As White, Markus Riesen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Riesen play as Black?
As Black, Markus Riesen most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Markus Riesen's FIDE rating?
Markus Riesen is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Markus Riesen played?
Our database contains 50 games by Markus Riesen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Riesen?
50 games by Markus Riesen 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.