Sauer, Marko

Marko Sauer, a 56-year-old German player, is rated 2076 and sitting in the top 8% of players worldwide. He has fluctuated between 2041 and 2101 over the past 2 years. 21 rated games in the past year (≈15/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 3. Offene Thueringer Seniorenmeisterschaft ueber 50 und 65, 33. Deutsche Seniorenmannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbaende 2025 over 50, and 35th NATO Chess Championship 2025. Also played 1 blitz event (including 35th NATO Chess Championship 2025 - Blitz Tournament) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 15 months (2010–2012) and 29 months (2020–2022, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2145 was reached at age 48 (Feb 2018).