Prepare against Markus Zauchner
Austria · World #40,883 classical · FIDE ID 1619535
Our database contains 32 games by Markus Zauchner, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Zauchner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Zauchner 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 | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,894 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,899 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Zauchner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Zauchner's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zauchner usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zauchner usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zauchner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zauchner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zauchner usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Markus Zauchner's chess games
All 32 games by Markus Zauchner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Heinz Kummer | 2,012 | 13th Feffernitz Raika Open | C55 |
| Aug 2013 | Christoph Knaller | 2,005 | 22nd Feffernitz Raika Open | A16 |
| Aug 2013 | Konrad Mostoegl | 1,997 | 22nd Feffernitz Raika Open | C01 |
| Aug 2017 | Jakob Postlmayer | 1,934 | 26th Feffernitz Open | B83 |
| Aug 1998 | Boris Gallob | 1,882 | 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| 23rd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2014 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,811 |
| 26th Feffernitz Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,992 |
| 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1998 | 4 | 2 | 1,789 |
| 24th Feffernitz Open | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 1,839 |
| 2nd Prague Summer Open B | 2015 | 3 | 3 | 2,047 |
| 13th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,161 |
| 10th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,776 |
Interactive opening tree from all 32 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Zauchner's chess games?
32 games by Markus Zauchner, from Jul 2007 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 Zauchner has played.
What does Markus Zauchner play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Markus Zauchner opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Zauchner answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Markus Zauchner play as White?
As White, Markus Zauchner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Zauchner play as Black?
As Black, Markus Zauchner most often plays: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Markus Zauchner's FIDE rating?
Markus Zauchner is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Markus Zauchner played?
Our database contains 32 games by Markus Zauchner, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Zauchner?
32 games by Markus Zauchner 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.