Prepare against Markus Schleich
FM · DEU · World #6,454 classical · FIDE ID 4632648
Our database contains 244 games by Markus Schleich, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Schleich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Schleich 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 | 2,236 | 2,306 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 77 | 111 | 56 | 31.6% |
| As White | 123 | 44 | 54 | 25 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 121 | 33 | 57 | 31 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Schleich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Schleich's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Schleich usually continues c3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schleich usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schleich usually continues d4 (41.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 50.0% | 43.5% |
| g6 | 13 | 28.3% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.9% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 49.0% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 14 | 28.6% | 60.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.2% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.2% | 40.0% |
Markus Schleich's chess games
All 244 games by Markus Schleich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 77 wins, 111 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 13/8/3 | 54.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Josef Gheng | 2,341 | Boeblingen Open 22nd | B56 |
| Jan 2012 | Alexander Opitz | 2,316 | BL2-Ost 1112 | C45 |
| Jan 1996 | Hans-Peter Remmler | 2,310 | 13th Boeblingen Open | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Fabian Doettling | 2,300 | 13th Boeblingen Open | A55 |
| Jan 2016 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,298 | Landesliga Sued 1516 | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland Gr-A | 1995 | 11 | 8 | 2,429 |
| ch-Saarland MAT | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,299 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,245 |
| ch-Saarland MB | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Landesliga Sued 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,401 |
| Basel Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Schleich's chess games?
244 games by Markus Schleich, from Jul 2005 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 Schleich has played.
What does Markus Schleich play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Markus Schleich opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Schleich answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Markus Schleich play as White?
As White, Markus Schleich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Schleich play as Black?
As Black, Markus Schleich most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Markus Schleich's FIDE rating?
Markus Schleich is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Markus Schleich played?
Our database contains 244 games by Markus Schleich, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 111 draws, 56 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Schleich?
244 games by Markus Schleich 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.