Prepare against Armin Maier
DEU · World #41,380 classical · FIDE ID 4690656
Our database contains 41 games by Armin Maier, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armin Maier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Maier 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 | 1,929 | 2,168 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,032 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 24.4% |
| As White | 21 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 9.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Maier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Maier's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Maier usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Maier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Maier usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Armin Maier's chess games
All 41 games by Armin Maier in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 10 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Jop Delemarre | 2,459 | 19th Staufer Open | C18 |
| May 2009 | Tobias Wenner | 2,202 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A34 |
| Dec 2001 | Stefan Johann | 2,180 | 18th Boeblingen Open | A31 |
| Sep 2005 | Eberhard Hallmann | 2,015 | ch-Baden Wuerttemberg B | B30 |
| May 2009 | Vadym Kaplunov | 1,953 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-Baden Wuerttemberg B | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-Baden Open U2000 | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,863 |
| 18th Boeblingen Open | 2001 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,097 |
| 17th Staufer Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,997 |
| 21st Staufer Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,029 |
| 18th Staufer Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Maier's chess games?
41 games by Armin Maier, from Jan 2004 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 Armin Maier has played.
What does Armin Maier play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Armin Maier opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Maier answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Armin Maier play as White?
As White, Armin Maier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Maier play as Black?
As Black, Armin Maier most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Armin Maier's FIDE rating?
Armin Maier is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Armin Maier played?
Our database contains 41 games by Armin Maier, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Maier?
41 games by Armin Maier 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.