Prepare against Markus Yang
DEU · World #90,335 classical · FIDE ID 16206550
When preparing against Markus Yang, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (53%).
Our database contains 67 games by Markus Yang, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Yang 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 | 1,758 | 1,758 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,744 | 1,744 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 30 | 5 | 32 | 44.8% |
| As White | 33 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 57.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Yang's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 72.7% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 18.2% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 52.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Yang usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Yang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Yang usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 53.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Markus Yang's chess games
All 67 games by Markus Yang in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 5 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Stefan Vu Richter | 1,759 | ch-Hannover Bezirk B | B08 |
| Oct 2018 | Hans-Lennart Seidenstuecker | 1,720 | ch-Hannover Bezirk B | A30 |
| Oct 2016 | Lucas Kiesel | 1,699 | ch-Hannover U18 | E61 |
| May 2015 | Joachim Glaschak | 1,642 | Hannover Ihme Cup | E14 |
| Oct 2016 | Jan Koepp | 1,611 | ch-Hannover U18 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,358 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirks B | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,563 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk U18 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,345 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk B | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,818 |
| ch-Hannover U16/18 | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,422 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2018 | 7 | 1 | 1,299 |
| ch-Hannover U18 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,597 |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Yang's chess games?
67 games by Markus Yang, from Jun 2015 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 Yang has played.
What does Markus Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Markus Yang opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Yang answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Markus Yang play as White?
As White, Markus Yang's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Yang play as Black?
As Black, Markus Yang most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Markus Yang's FIDE rating?
Markus Yang is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,744 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Markus Yang played?
Our database contains 67 games by Markus Yang, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 5 draws, 32 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Yang?
67 games by Markus Yang 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.