Prepare against Markus Schumacher
DEU · World #63,430 classical · FIDE ID 12975630
When preparing against Markus Schumacher, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Markus Schumacher, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Schumacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Schumacher 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 | 1,844 | 1,915 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 8 | 29 | 30.2% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Schumacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Schumacher's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 76.0% | 31.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Markus Schumacher's chess games
All 53 games by Markus Schumacher in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Leander Merz | 2,034 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B23 |
| Aug 2013 | Guenter Poell | 1,960 | 17th Bad Godesberg Open | A02 |
| Nov 2025 | Louis Hessler Carbonell | 1,936 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A00 |
| Aug 2013 | Hermann Maassen | 1,831 | 17th Bad Godesberg Open | C45 |
| Nov 2024 | Jakob Henn | 1,789 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 17th Bad Godesberg Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,744 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,791 |
| 12th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2015 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,537 |
| 12th Cologne Longerich Open B | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,492 |
| 11th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,577 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1718 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Schumacher's chess games?
53 games by Markus Schumacher, from Sep 2013 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 Schumacher has played.
What does Markus Schumacher play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Markus Schumacher opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Schumacher answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Schumacher play as White?
As White, Markus Schumacher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Schumacher play as Black?
As Black, Markus Schumacher most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Markus Schumacher's FIDE rating?
Markus Schumacher is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (May 2024).
How many games has Markus Schumacher played?
Our database contains 53 games by Markus Schumacher, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Schumacher?
53 games by Markus Schumacher 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.