Prepare against Markus Schmuck
DEU · World #35,054 classical · FIDE ID 12907570
When preparing against Markus Schmuck, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Markus Schmuck, covering Mar 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Markus Schmuck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Schmuck 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 | 1,960 | 1,968 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,945 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 48.4% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Schmuck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Schmuck's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Schmuck usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Schmuck usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schmuck usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schmuck usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Schmuck usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Markus Schmuck's chess games
All 31 games by Markus Schmuck in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | David Moeller | 2,176 | ch-Solingen | D13 |
| Sep 2009 | Ulrich Hirth | 2,123 | ch-Solingen | A40 |
| Sep 2009 | Stefan Herms | 1,968 | ch-Solingen | A80 |
| Sep 2009 | Ewald Fichtner | 1,946 | ch-Solingen | B18 |
| Feb 2016 | Norbert Raygrotzki | 1,925 | Solingen Karneval Open | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Solingen | 2016 | 21 | 12 | 2,017 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Schmuck's chess games?
31 games by Markus Schmuck, from Mar 2016 to Nov 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 Schmuck has played.
What does Markus Schmuck play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Markus Schmuck opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Schmuck answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Markus Schmuck play as White?
As White, Markus Schmuck's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Schmuck play as Black?
As Black, Markus Schmuck most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Markus Schmuck's FIDE rating?
Markus Schmuck is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Markus Schmuck played?
Our database contains 31 games by Markus Schmuck, covering Mar 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Schmuck?
31 games by Markus Schmuck 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.