Prepare against Markus Schaefer
IM · DEU · World #2,488 classical · FIDE ID 4605551
Our database contains 351 games by Markus Schaefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Schaefer 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 | 2,360 | 2,411 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,357 | 2,413 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 351 | 95 | 189 | 67 | 27.1% |
| As White | 191 | 58 | 102 | 31 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 160 | 37 | 87 | 36 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 190 | 99.5% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 69 | 90.8% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 9.2% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 80.9% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 19.1% | 38.9% |
Markus Schaefer's chess games
All 351 games by Markus Schaefer 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: 95 wins, 189 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 41 | 11/18/12 | 26.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 11/14/2 | 40.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 4/13/4 | 19.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 5/13/5 | 21.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,591 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | B32 |
| Oct 2007 | Jan H Timman | 2,559 | BL2-West 0708 | C08 |
| Jul 2006 | Shilong Li | 2,540 | 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | C03 |
| Feb 2026 | Volodymyr Vetoshko | 2,513 | Bundesliga 2025-26 | C14 |
| Jul 2010 | Mihail Saltaev | 2,495 | Dortmund Helmut Kohl | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,470 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,491 |
| Bundesliga 2013-14 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,393 |
| Oberliga NRW 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,481 |
| BL2-West 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,302 |
| 22nd Muensterland Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,325 |
| BL2-West 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,390 |
| BL2-West 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,465 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Schaefer's chess games?
351 games by Markus Schaefer, 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 Schaefer has played.
What does Markus Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Markus Schaefer opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Schaefer answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Markus Schaefer play as White?
As White, Markus Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 26.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 19.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Markus Schaefer most often plays: French: Classical Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 21.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Markus Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Markus Schaefer is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess and 2,357 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Markus Schaefer played?
Our database contains 351 games by Markus Schaefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 189 draws, 67 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Schaefer?
351 games by Markus Schaefer 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.