Prepare against Robert Markus
GM · Serbia · World #422 classical · FIDE ID 921637
Our database contains 2,118 games by Robert Markus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Markus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert 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 | 2,526 | 2,673 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,621 | 2,625 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,623 | 2,642 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,118 | 808 | 1,090 | 220 | 38.1% |
| As White | 1,054 | 495 | 485 | 74 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 1,064 | 313 | 605 | 146 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Markus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Markus's side.
First moves as White (1,054 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 871 | 82.6% | 70.9% |
| Nf3 | 107 | 10.2% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 56 | 5.3% | 70.5% |
| e4 | 16 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 70.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Markus usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Markus usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Markus usually continues Nf3 (77.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Markus usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Markus usually continues g3 (63.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Markus usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (478 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 226 | 47.3% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 74 | 15.5% | 45.9% |
| e6 | 72 | 15.1% | 59.7% |
| d6 | 67 | 14.0% | 61.9% |
| c6 | 17 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 3.3% | 65.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (419 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 323 | 77.1% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 49 | 11.7% | 60.2% |
| d5 | 28 | 6.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 14 | 3.3% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Robert Markus's chess games
All 2,118 games by Robert Markus in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 808 wins, 1,090 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 122 | 47/70/5 | 38.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 121 | 52/65/4 | 43.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 102 | 49/43/10 | 48.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 65 | 38/22/5 | 58.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 61 | 39/16/6 | 63.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 48 | 21/20/7 | 43.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 17/25/4 | 37.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 42 | 28/14/0 | 66.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 13/16/6 | 37.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 33 | 10/21/2 | 30.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 147 | 51/78/18 | 34.7% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 132 | 38/74/20 | 28.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 61 | 21/31/9 | 34.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 61 | 21/33/7 | 34.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 59 | 16/31/12 | 27.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 50 | 12/30/8 | 24.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 43 | 9/27/7 | 20.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 28 | 1/19/8 | 3.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 6/13/7 | 23.1% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 4/17/4 | 16.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Peter Svidler | 2,751 | Olympiad-41 | A07 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,712 | ch-SRB 18th | E05 |
| Nov 2016 | Hao Wang | 2,680 | 32nd EU-Cup | B04 |
| Apr 2007 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,679 | 8th ch-EU | D39 |
| Jun 2005 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,672 | 6th ch-EU | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 93 | 59 | 2,596 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 62 | 46.5 | 2,642 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 52 | 33 | 2,582 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 41 | 32 | 2,640 |
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 30 | 19 | 2,597 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2002 | 26 | 14 | 2,456 |
| ch-SRB | 2012 | 26 | 14 | 2,561 |
| chT-SCG | 2004 | 24 | 18.5 | 2,610 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Milos Perunovic (31 games) · Nikola Sedlak (30 games) · Ivan Ivanisevic (27 games) · Branko Damljanovic (18 games) · Aleksandar Kovacevic (15 games) · Aleksandar Indjic (14 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (14 games) · Zdenko Kozul (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Markus's chess games?
2,118 games by Robert Markus, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Robert Markus has played.
What does Robert Markus play on the first move as White?
Across 1,054 games with White in our database, Robert Markus opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Markus answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Robert Markus play as White?
As White, Robert Markus's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (122 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (121 games, 43.0% win rate); Indian Defense (102 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,054 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Markus play as Black?
As Black, Robert Markus most often plays: Sicilian (147 games, 34.7% win rate); Indian Defense (132 games, 28.8% win rate); Philidor (61 games, 34.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,064 games.
What is Robert Markus's FIDE rating?
Robert Markus is currently rated 2,526 in classical chess, 2,621 in rapid and 2,623 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,673 (May 2017).
How many games has Robert Markus played?
Our database contains 2,118 games by Robert Markus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 808 wins, 1,090 draws, 220 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Markus?
2,118 games by Robert 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.