Prepare against Markus Stepanians
CHE · World #101,883 classical · FIDE ID 1343815
When preparing against Markus Stepanians, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (36%).
Our database contains 86 games by Markus Stepanians, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Stepanians's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Stepanians 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 | 1,724 | 1,796 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 32 | 6 | 48 | 37.2% |
| As White | 45 | 13 | 3 | 29 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 41 | 19 | 3 | 19 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Stepanians's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Stepanians's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 32.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Stepanians usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Stepanians usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Stepanians usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 68.0% | 67.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 32.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Markus Stepanians's chess games
All 86 games by Markus Stepanians in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 32 wins, 6 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Thomas Henrich | 2,151 | Schaffhausen Open | C01 |
| Mar 2021 | Antonio Yarzagaray | 2,011 | 14th Ascona Open | C41 |
| Nov 2021 | Claudio Boschetti | 2,001 | 12th Stein am Rhein Open | B07 |
| Jun 2020 | Milos Milovanovic | 1,974 | 1st Wil Acrevis Open | C63 |
| Jun 2020 | Robert Savic | 1,952 | 1st Wil Acrevis Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Lugano Special Edition Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,660 |
| 14th Ascona Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,818 |
| Davos Ski Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,732 |
| 1st Wil Acrevis Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,961 |
| 7th Locarno Open | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,227 |
| Stein am Rhein Open 11th | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,612 |
| 9th Flims Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,628 |
| 8th Adelboden Open | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,445 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Stepanians's chess games?
86 games by Markus Stepanians, from Sep 2019 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 Stepanians has played.
What does Markus Stepanians play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Markus Stepanians opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Stepanians answers 1...d6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games).
What openings does Markus Stepanians play as White?
As White, Markus Stepanians's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Stepanians play as Black?
As Black, Markus Stepanians most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Markus Stepanians's FIDE rating?
Markus Stepanians is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,796 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Markus Stepanians played?
Our database contains 86 games by Markus Stepanians, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 6 draws, 48 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Stepanians?
86 games by Markus Stepanians 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.