Prepare against Markus Watzlawek
DEU · World #25,718 classical · FIDE ID 4637062
Our database contains 221 games by Markus Watzlawek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Watzlawek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Watzlawek 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 | 2,013 | 2,169 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,104 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 74 | 54 | 93 | 33.5% |
| As White | 118 | 43 | 26 | 49 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 31 | 28 | 44 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Watzlawek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Watzlawek's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 98.3% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Watzlawek usually continues c4 (43.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Watzlawek usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Watzlawek usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Watzlawek usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 100.0% | 37.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 37 | 100.0% | 45.9% |
Markus Watzlawek's chess games
All 221 games by Markus Watzlawek 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: 74 wins, 54 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 32 | 14/5/13 | 43.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 46 | 13/16/17 | 28.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 2/3/15 | 10.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Almira Skripchenko | 2,400 | Dortmund Open | E05 |
| May 2015 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,312 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | E20 |
| Mar 2000 | Klaus Bock | 2,255 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9900 | D94 |
| Mar 2011 | Abram Iosifovich Khasin | 2,200 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | E08 |
| Apr 2017 | Steven Baerwolf | 2,173 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1617 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,776 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,956 |
| Sueder Sommer Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,339 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 1 | 1,969 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,846 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Watzlawek's chess games?
221 games by Markus Watzlawek, 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 Watzlawek has played.
What does Markus Watzlawek play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Markus Watzlawek opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Watzlawek answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Watzlawek play as White?
As White, Markus Watzlawek's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (32 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Watzlawek play as Black?
As Black, Markus Watzlawek most often plays: Dutch Defense (46 games, 28.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Markus Watzlawek's FIDE rating?
Markus Watzlawek is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Markus Watzlawek played?
Our database contains 221 games by Markus Watzlawek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 54 draws, 93 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Watzlawek?
221 games by Markus Watzlawek 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.