Prepare against Christian Maier
IM · DEU · World #6,786 classical · FIDE ID 4601955
Our database contains 1,211 games by Christian Maier, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Maier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian 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 | 2,229 | 2,405 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 2,381 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,454 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,211 | 424 | 410 | 377 | 35.0% |
| As White | 575 | 221 | 191 | 163 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 636 | 203 | 219 | 214 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Maier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Maier's side.
First moves as White (566 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 430 | 76.0% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 68 | 12.0% | 72.1% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 5.5% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 31 | 5.5% | 56.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 33.3% |
| a4 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Maier usually continues Nf3 (50.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Maier usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Maier usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 72.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Maier usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Maier usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Maier usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 214 | 75.9% | 48.4% |
| e5 | 51 | 18.1% | 54.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.1% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 179 | 82.9% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 17 | 7.9% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 6.5% | 32.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Christian Maier's chess games
All 1,211 games by Christian Maier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 424 wins, 410 draws, 377 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 82 | 29/25/28 | 35.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 42 | 22/9/11 | 52.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 36 | 10/14/12 | 27.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 9/10/8 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/9/1 | 44.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 3/11/2 | 18.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 71 | 16/27/28 | 22.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 56 | 24/19/13 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 53 | 12/21/20 | 22.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 24/5/11 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 34 | 13/8/13 | 38.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 30 | 10/7/13 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,687 | ch-EU blitz | B30 |
| Dec 2017 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,616 | ch-EU blitz | E69 |
| Dec 2016 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,591 | ch-EU blitz | C00 |
| May 2026 | Kazakouski,Valery | 2,584 | Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2026 | C46 |
| Dec 2012 | Tamas Banusz | 2,580 | ch-EU rapid | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 172 | 100.5 | 2,364 |
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1985 | 39 | 22 | 2,307 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 35 | 16 | 2,372 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 31 | 11.5 | 2,278 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 27 | 9 | 2,264 |
| ch-Baden MA | 1987 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,356 |
| ch-Baden | 1993 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-FRG 19th | 1987 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Maier's chess games?
1,211 games by Christian Maier, from Apr 2003 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 Christian Maier has played.
What does Christian Maier play on the first move as White?
Across 566 games with White in our database, Christian Maier opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Maier answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Christian Maier play as White?
As White, Christian Maier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (82 games, 35.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (36 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 575 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Maier play as Black?
As Black, Christian Maier most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (71 games, 22.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (56 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (53 games, 22.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 636 games.
What is Christian Maier's FIDE rating?
Christian Maier is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,288 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Christian Maier played?
Our database contains 1,211 games by Christian Maier, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 424 wins, 410 draws, 377 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Maier?
1,211 games by Christian 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.