Prepare against Markus Schmuecker
Austria · World #29,061 classical · FIDE ID 1650157
Our database contains 50 games by Markus Schmuecker, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Schmuecker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Schmuecker 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 | 1,991 | 2,008 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 30.0% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Schmuecker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Schmuecker's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Schmuecker usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schmuecker usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Schmuecker usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Schmuecker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 83.3% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Markus Schmuecker's chess games
All 50 games by Markus Schmuecker in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Alfred Jirovec | 2,009 | Vienna Silvester Open A | E73 |
| Mar 2022 | Paul Triebl | 1,907 | Steyr Landesliga 2122 | D55 |
| Dec 2021 | Leonhard Geroe | 1,904 | Vienna Silvester Open A | A36 |
| Jan 2022 | Othmar Sticher | 1,898 | Steyr Landesliga 2122 | B06 |
| Apr 2019 | Noah Faderbauer | 1,701 | ch-AUT U18 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U18 | 2019 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,642 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,432 |
| Vienna Silvester Open A | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,047 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,484 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,609 |
| 28th Feffernitz Open | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,735 |
| Steyr Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,555 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Schmuecker's chess games?
50 games by Markus Schmuecker, from Nov 2015 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 Schmuecker has played.
What does Markus Schmuecker play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Markus Schmuecker opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Schmuecker answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Schmuecker play as White?
As White, Markus Schmuecker's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Schmuecker play as Black?
As Black, Markus Schmuecker most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Markus Schmuecker's FIDE rating?
Markus Schmuecker is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Markus Schmuecker played?
Our database contains 50 games by Markus Schmuecker, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Schmuecker?
50 games by Markus Schmuecker 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.