Prepare against Alexander Oliver Mai
CM · Iceland · World #10,368 classical · FIDE ID 2313391
Our database contains 457 games by Alexander Oliver Mai, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Oliver Mai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Oliver Mai 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 | 2,164 | 2,207 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,122 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,156 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 457 | 161 | 119 | 177 | 35.2% |
| As White | 230 | 88 | 64 | 78 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 227 | 73 | 55 | 99 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Oliver Mai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Oliver Mai's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 79.6% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 9.6% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 22 | 9.6% | 40.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mai usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mai usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Mai usually continues Nc3 (55.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Mai usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Mai usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Mai usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 52.0% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 38 | 37.3% | 40.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.9% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 84.1% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 14.6% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Alexander Oliver Mai's chess games
All 457 games by Alexander Oliver Mai in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 161 wins, 119 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/5/13 | 47.1% |
| A62 | Catalan | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,478 | Reykjavik Open | C11 |
| Feb 2022 | Nikola Nikolovski | 2,402 | Arandjelovac ASK-5 IM | B31 |
| Oct 2024 | SoB Hansen | 2,274 | TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | C24 |
| Jun 2025 | Antonio Pio Distaso | 2,253 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| Apr 2022 | Simon Thorhallsson | 2,252 | ch-ISL | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 50 | 23 | 2,019 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 47 | 18.5 | 2,077 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-ISL | 2022 | 18 | 3 | 2,177 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 2,118 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,981 |
| Reykjavik Autumn | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Oliver Mai's chess games?
457 games by Alexander Oliver Mai, from Sep 2014 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 Oliver Mai has played.
What does Alexander Oliver Mai play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Alexander Oliver Mai opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Oliver Mai answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Alexander Oliver Mai play as White?
As White, Alexander Oliver Mai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Oliver Mai play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Oliver Mai most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Alexander Oliver Mai's FIDE rating?
Alexander Oliver Mai is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Alexander Oliver Mai played?
Our database contains 457 games by Alexander Oliver Mai, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 119 draws, 177 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Oliver Mai?
457 games by Alexander Oliver Mai 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.