Prepare against Markus Wantoch von Rekowski
DEU · World #44,822 classical · FIDE ID 24652776
When preparing against Markus Wantoch von Rekowski, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Markus Wantoch von Rekowski, covering Oct 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Markus Wantoch von Rekowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Wantoch von Rekowski 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 | 1,915 | 2,023 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 17 | 25 | 21 | 27.0% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 27.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2025): 250 rated games against 214 different opponents, across 30 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 250 | 80 | 92 | 78 | 32.0% | 1,956 | 1,945 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 124 | 13 | 55 | 56 | 10.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 101 | 53 | 33 | 15 | 52.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1,858 | 1,903 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1,901 | 1,851 |
| 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,955 | 1,955 |
| 2022 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1,814 | 1,757 |
| 2021 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1,771 | 1,771 |
| 2020 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 1,926 | 1,926 |
| 2019 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 2,008 | 1,966 |
| 2018 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1,932 | 1,907 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1,942 | 1,942 |
| 2016 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1,943 | 2,043 |
| 2015 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2,050 | 2,050 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2,008 | 2,008 |
| 2013 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1,980 | 1,943 |
| 2012 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2,005 | 2,050 |
| 2011 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2,095 | 2,095 |
| 2010 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 1,954 | 1,954 |
| 2008 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2,057 | 1,951 |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1,953 | 1,896 |
Where Markus Wantoch von Rekowski has played
Germany (14) · Italy (14) · Denmark (1) · Switzerland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Wantoch von Rekowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Wantoch von Rekowski's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 63.3% | 36.8% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 23.3% | 78.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rekowski usually continues Nc3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Rekowski usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Rekowski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 23% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Rekowski usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Rekowski usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Rekowski usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Markus Wantoch von Rekowski's chess games
All 63 games by Markus Wantoch von Rekowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 25 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Carlo Luciani | 2,183 | 41st Arco Open | B15 |
| Oct 2023 | Danylo Budyi | 2,114 | 45th Arco Open | E11 |
| Oct 2016 | Hans Karl | 2,090 | 38th Arco Open | C27 |
| Oct 2016 | Ricardo Antoniacci | 1,852 | 38th Arco Open | A00 |
| Oct 2020 | Paolo Carola | 1,782 | 42nd Arco Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,902 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| 38th Arco Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,973 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,917 |
| 25th Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Wantoch von Rekowski's chess games?
63 games by Markus Wantoch von Rekowski, from Oct 2007 to Oct 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 Wantoch von Rekowski has played.
What does Markus Wantoch von Rekowski play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Markus Wantoch von Rekowski opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nc3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Wantoch von Rekowski answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Wantoch von Rekowski play as White?
As White, Markus Wantoch von Rekowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Wantoch von Rekowski play as Black?
As Black, Markus Wantoch von Rekowski most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Markus Wantoch von Rekowski's FIDE rating?
Markus Wantoch von Rekowski is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Markus Wantoch von Rekowski played?
Our database contains 63 games by Markus Wantoch von Rekowski, covering Oct 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 25 draws, 21 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Wantoch von Rekowski?
63 games by Markus Wantoch von Rekowski 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.