Prepare against Christoph Maehrlein
DEU · World #24,744 classical · FIDE ID 24641529
Our database contains 205 games by Christoph Maehrlein, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Maehrlein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Maehrlein 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 | 2,020 | 2,188 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 63 | 40 | 102 | 30.7% |
| As White | 94 | 28 | 19 | 47 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 111 | 35 | 21 | 55 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Maehrlein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Maehrlein's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 52.1% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 30 | 31.9% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Maehrlein usually continues c4 (21.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Maehrlein usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Maehrlein usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Maehrlein usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Maehrlein usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Maehrlein usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 29.6% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 18.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 65.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 28.1% | 5.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Christoph Maehrlein's chess games
All 205 games by Christoph Maehrlein in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 63 wins, 40 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Nikolai Biriukov | 2,393 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | E54 |
| Jun 2012 | Max Scherer | 2,258 | ch-Baden | A40 |
| Jun 2012 | Bernd Schneider | 2,244 | ch-Baden | D53 |
| Nov 2017 | Klaus Schmitzer | 2,242 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B01 |
| Nov 2023 | Tom Elliot Hebbering | 2,232 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2019 | 29 | 11 | 2,058 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-A | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,141 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,781 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| 83rd ch-GER | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,063 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,179 |
| Oberliga Baden 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,015 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 1 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Maehrlein's chess games?
205 games by Christoph Maehrlein, from Jan 2006 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 Christoph Maehrlein has played.
What does Christoph Maehrlein play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Christoph Maehrlein opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Maehrlein answers 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Christoph Maehrlein play as White?
As White, Christoph Maehrlein's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Maehrlein play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Maehrlein most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Christoph Maehrlein's FIDE rating?
Christoph Maehrlein is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Christoph Maehrlein played?
Our database contains 205 games by Christoph Maehrlein, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 40 draws, 102 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Maehrlein?
205 games by Christoph Maehrlein 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.