Prepare against Alexander May
DEU · World #34,606 classical · FIDE ID 16244974
Our database contains 46 games by Alexander May, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander May's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander May 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 | 1,961 | 1,996 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,740 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 13 | 9 | 24 | 28.3% |
| As White | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander May's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander May's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — May usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — May usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — May usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Alexander May's chess games
All 46 games by Alexander May in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Christian Joachim | 1,742 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | A48 |
| May 2020 | Christian Powalla | 1,728 | GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | B22 |
| May 2020 | Frank Engel | 1,717 | GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | B98 |
| Apr 2020 | Clemens Schmitt | 1,695 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | A16 |
| Apr 2020 | Lepu Coco Zhou | 1,677 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,701 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,562 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,700 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,354 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,552 |
| 5th Bamberg Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,611 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,207 |
| 16. Nordhäuser Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander May's chess games?
46 games by Alexander May, from Aug 2018 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 Alexander May has played.
What does Alexander May play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alexander May opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander May answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander May play as White?
As White, Alexander May's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander May play as Black?
As Black, Alexander May most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alexander May's FIDE rating?
Alexander May is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Alexander May played?
Our database contains 46 games by Alexander May, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander May?
46 games by Alexander May 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.