Prepare against Markus Wetzenkircher
Austria · World #48,746 classical · FIDE ID 1618997
Our database contains 39 games by Markus Wetzenkircher, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Wetzenkircher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Wetzenkircher 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 | 1,898 | 1,984 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,896 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,969 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 28.2% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Wetzenkircher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Wetzenkircher's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 45.5% | 55.0% |
| f4 | 8 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Wetzenkircher usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Wetzenkircher usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Wetzenkircher usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 36% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Wetzenkircher usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Wetzenkircher usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Wetzenkircher usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Markus Wetzenkircher's chess games
All 39 games by Markus Wetzenkircher in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Friedrich Brandstaetter | 2,055 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | A03 |
| Feb 2007 | Rene Zimmermann | 1,928 | 11th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | C48 |
| Sep 2008 | Robert Trummer | 1,888 | Graz Open B | A03 |
| Nov 2008 | Walter Scharler | 1,840 | Vienna Kavalier Open 3rd | A04 |
| Aug 2008 | Philipp Schreiner | 1,825 | Graz Open B | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open B | 2015 | 12 | 6 | 1,836 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 7 | 0 | 1,614 |
| 11th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,637 |
| Vienna Kavalier Open 3rd | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
| Stockerau Open A | 2006 | 5 | 1 | 1,670 |
| Villach Admira 60 Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,825 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2,455 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Wetzenkircher's chess games?
39 games by Markus Wetzenkircher, from Oct 2006 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 Wetzenkircher has played.
What does Markus Wetzenkircher play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Markus Wetzenkircher opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.f4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Wetzenkircher answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Markus Wetzenkircher play as White?
As White, Markus Wetzenkircher's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Wetzenkircher play as Black?
As Black, Markus Wetzenkircher most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Markus Wetzenkircher's FIDE rating?
Markus Wetzenkircher is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Markus Wetzenkircher played?
Our database contains 39 games by Markus Wetzenkircher, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Wetzenkircher?
39 games by Markus Wetzenkircher 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.