Prepare against Alwin Mainka
DEU · World #9,304 classical · FIDE ID 16241177
Our database contains 85 games by Alwin Mainka, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alwin Mainka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alwin Mainka 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 | 2,181 | 2,240 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,152 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,195 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 37.6% |
| As White | 37 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alwin Mainka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alwin Mainka's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 64.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mainka usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Mainka usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Mainka usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 65.4% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 34.6% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Alwin Mainka's chess games
All 85 games by Alwin Mainka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 32 wins, 31 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Arkadiusz Skawinski | 2,347 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B22 |
| Feb 2025 | Joppe Raats | 2,218 | Dutch League 2024-25 | C78 |
| Feb 2026 | Ansh Jakhari | 2,194 | Dutch League 2025-26 | A05 |
| Oct 2020 | Maximilian Lohr | 2,108 | ch-GER U16 | B91 |
| Mar 2024 | Ema Walterova | 2,063 | chT-BEL 2324 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,717 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,934 |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,797 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,627 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 2,140 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alwin Mainka's chess games?
85 games by Alwin Mainka, from Jul 2017 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 Alwin Mainka has played.
What does Alwin Mainka play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Alwin Mainka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alwin Mainka answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Alwin Mainka play as White?
As White, Alwin Mainka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alwin Mainka play as Black?
As Black, Alwin Mainka most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Alwin Mainka's FIDE rating?
Alwin Mainka is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Alwin Mainka played?
Our database contains 85 games by Alwin Mainka, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 31 draws, 22 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alwin Mainka?
85 games by Alwin Mainka 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.