Prepare against Markus Susallek
DEU · World #43,046 classical · FIDE ID 24676730
Our database contains 283 games by Markus Susallek, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Susallek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Susallek 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 | 1,922 | 1,965 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 123 | 58 | 102 | 43.5% |
| As White | 143 | 74 | 28 | 41 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 140 | 49 | 30 | 61 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Susallek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Susallek's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 94.4% | 60.4% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 4.9% | 78.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Susallek usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Susallek usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Susallek usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 5% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Susallek usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Susallek usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Susallek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 90.8% | 47.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.6% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
Markus Susallek's chess games
All 283 games by Markus Susallek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 123 wins, 58 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 34 | 14/7/13 | 41.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Detlef Rost | 2,492 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B33 |
| Mar 2020 | Gerd Aring | 2,219 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B33 |
| Mar 2020 | Tom-Frederic Woelk | 2,163 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | C36 |
| May 2021 | Jann-Christian Tiarks | 2,157 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B90 |
| Mar 2020 | Steffen Michel | 2,148 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 1,981 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,957 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,782 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 58th | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| chT-Unterfranken HA 45th | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 1,819 |
| Regionalliga NW 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Susallek's chess games?
283 games by Markus Susallek, from Jul 2008 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 Susallek has played.
What does Markus Susallek play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Markus Susallek opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Susallek answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Susallek play as White?
As White, Markus Susallek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Gambit (20 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Susallek play as Black?
As Black, Markus Susallek most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Markus Susallek's FIDE rating?
Markus Susallek is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Markus Susallek played?
Our database contains 283 games by Markus Susallek, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 58 draws, 102 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Susallek?
283 games by Markus Susallek 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.