Prepare against Markus Schwebel
DEU · World #21,003 classical · FIDE ID 4688457
When preparing against Markus Schwebel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Markus Schwebel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Schwebel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Schwebel 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 | 2,049 | 2,198 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 36.7% |
| As White | 80 | 36 | 23 | 21 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 70 | 19 | 27 | 24 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Schwebel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Schwebel's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Schwebel usually continues c3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schwebel usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Schwebel usually continues exd5 (86.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Markus Schwebel's chess games
All 150 games by Markus Schwebel 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: 55 wins, 50 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 36 | 16/12/8 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Frank Karger | 2,253 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | B22 |
| Oct 2015 | Philipp Limbourg | 2,165 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1516 | B14 |
| Jan 2004 | Peter Schwalen | 2,146 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0304 | C43 |
| Mar 2008 | Bernd Scharfenkamp | 2,142 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0708 | C42 |
| Oct 1999 | Wolfgang Langer | 2,125 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,153 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Schwebel's chess games?
150 games by Markus Schwebel, 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 Schwebel has played.
What does Markus Schwebel play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Markus Schwebel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Schwebel answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Schwebel play as White?
As White, Markus Schwebel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (36 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Schwebel play as Black?
As Black, Markus Schwebel most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Markus Schwebel's FIDE rating?
Markus Schwebel is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Markus Schwebel played?
Our database contains 150 games by Markus Schwebel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 50 draws, 45 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Schwebel?
150 games by Markus Schwebel 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.