Prepare against Markus Spindler
DEU · World #60,784 classical · FIDE ID 4622626
When preparing against Markus Spindler, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Markus Spindler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Spindler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Spindler 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 | 1,853 | 2,141 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,903 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 33 | 34 | 49 | 28.4% |
| As White | 58 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 58 | 15 | 15 | 28 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Spindler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Spindler's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 96.6% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Spindler usually continues c3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Spindler usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Spindler usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Spindler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Spindler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 81.5% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 50.0% | 18.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Markus Spindler's chess games
All 116 games by Markus Spindler 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: 33 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Pavol Hanko | 2,154 | Prague Holiday M31 | B22 |
| Aug 2010 | Wolfhard Trebbin | 2,028 | Prague Holiday M22 | E01 |
| Jul 2014 | Jan Franek | 1,999 | Prague Holiday K12 | C77 |
| Jul 2010 | Peter Dalling | 1,995 | Prague Holiday M22 | C50 |
| Aug 2012 | Stefan Koper | 1,960 | Prague Holiday M31 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday M31 | 2013 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
| Prague Holiday M21 | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,817 |
| Prague Holiday K12 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,103 |
| Prague Holiday M22 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
| Prague Summer Holiday K1 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,837 |
| 3rd Nova Gorica Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| 1st Bad Zwesten Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,450 |
| Giessen Open | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Spindler's chess games?
116 games by Markus Spindler, 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 Spindler has played.
What does Markus Spindler play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Markus Spindler opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Spindler answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Markus Spindler play as White?
As White, Markus Spindler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Spindler play as Black?
As Black, Markus Spindler most often plays: Horwitz Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Markus Spindler's FIDE rating?
Markus Spindler is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Markus Spindler played?
Our database contains 116 games by Markus Spindler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Spindler?
116 games by Markus Spindler 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.