Prepare against Nico Markus
DEU · World #78,410 classical · FIDE ID 24646849
When preparing against Nico Markus, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Nico Markus, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nico Markus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nico Markus 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 | 1,795 | 2,008 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 8 | 13 | 24 | 17.8% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nico Markus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nico Markus's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Markus usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Markus usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Markus usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Nico Markus's chess games
All 45 games by Nico Markus 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: 8 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Christian Poessel | 1,996 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | B22 |
| May 2007 | Eric Weissenborn | 1,410 | Muehlhaeusen Open | D40 |
| May 2007 | Anna Krtschil | 1,343 | Muehlhaeusen Open | C55 |
| May 2007 | Thomas Krutsch | 1,334 | Muehlhaeusen Open | D58 |
| Oct 2021 | Alexander Haase | 1,322 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Saale-Herbst Open | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,578 |
| Muehlhaeusen Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,637 |
| Muehlhausen Open | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,497 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,747 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,024 |
| Prague Summer Open B 3rd | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,627 |
| 11th Nordhausen Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nico Markus's chess games?
45 games by Nico Markus, 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 Nico Markus has played.
What does Nico Markus play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Nico Markus opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nico Markus answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nico Markus play as White?
As White, Nico Markus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% 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 Nico Markus play as Black?
As Black, Nico Markus most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Nico Markus's FIDE rating?
Nico Markus is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Nico Markus played?
Our database contains 45 games by Nico Markus, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nico Markus?
45 games by Nico Markus 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.