Prepare against Markus Rotzinger
DEU · World #28,672 classical · FIDE ID 16238559
Our database contains 35 games by Markus Rotzinger, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Rotzinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Rotzinger 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 | 1,994 | 1,994 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,913 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 45.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Rotzinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Rotzinger's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Rotzinger usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rotzinger usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Rotzinger usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Rotzinger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Rotzinger usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 100.0% | 85.7% |
Markus Rotzinger's chess games
All 35 games by Markus Rotzinger in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A89 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A89 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Klaus Richter | 2,245 | ch-Baden HT | E06 |
| Sep 2024 | Fabian Meulner | 2,084 | 6th Bamberg Open | C41 |
| Sep 2024 | Hartmut Hehn | 2,020 | 6th Bamberg Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9394 | 1994 | 7 | 5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9293 | 1993 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,420 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,167 |
| ch-Baden AT | 1989 | 3 | 2 | – |
| ch-Baden HT | 1991 | 2 | 1 | 2,245 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9596 | 1996 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Rotzinger's chess games?
35 games by Markus Rotzinger, from May 2018 to Aug 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 Rotzinger has played.
What does Markus Rotzinger play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Markus Rotzinger opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Rotzinger answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Rotzinger play as White?
As White, Markus Rotzinger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Rotzinger play as Black?
As Black, Markus Rotzinger most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Markus Rotzinger's FIDE rating?
Markus Rotzinger is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Markus Rotzinger played?
Our database contains 35 games by Markus Rotzinger, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 7 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Rotzinger?
35 games by Markus Rotzinger 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.