Prepare against Markus Ziegner
CM · Austria · World #13,813 classical · FIDE ID 1610562
Our database contains 38 games by Markus Ziegner, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Ziegner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Ziegner 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 | 2,118 | 2,201 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,186 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,186 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 28.9% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Ziegner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Ziegner's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Ziegner usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ziegner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ziegner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Markus Ziegner's chess games
All 38 games by Markus Ziegner in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Jan Plachetka | 2,305 | chT2O-AUT 1819 | C45 |
| Nov 1997 | Manfred Peisser | 2,155 | chT2S-AUT 9798 | B44 |
| Sep 2017 | Herbert Gampersberger | 1,987 | Steyr Landesliga 1718 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,999 |
| chT2S-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 6 | 3 | 2,162 |
| chT2S-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 4 | 2,288 |
| chT2S-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 2,191 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2,206 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,868 |
| chT-AUT 2S 0001 | 2000 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,998 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Ziegner's chess games?
38 games by Markus Ziegner, from May 2014 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 Ziegner has played.
What does Markus Ziegner play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Markus Ziegner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Ziegner answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Markus Ziegner play as White?
As White, Markus Ziegner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Ziegner play as Black?
As Black, Markus Ziegner most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Markus Ziegner's FIDE rating?
Markus Ziegner is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Markus Ziegner played?
Our database contains 38 games by Markus Ziegner, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Ziegner?
38 games by Markus Ziegner 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.