Prepare against David Maciag
DEU · World #166,369 classical · FIDE ID 24693197
When preparing against David Maciag, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by David Maciag, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Maciag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Maciag 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 | 1,856 | 1,855 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,932 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,101 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Maciag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Maciag's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 86.4% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Maciag usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Maciag usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Maciag usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Maciag usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Maciag usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
David Maciag's chess games
All 39 games by David Maciag in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | Alexander Ljuboschiz | 2,193 | ch-Leverkusen Open | E90 |
| Jan 2019 | Eric Ostenda | 1,961 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | D77 |
| May 2019 | Manuela Schmitz | 1,943 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | D02 |
| Sep 2019 | Jens Messerschmidt | 1,897 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Nord 1920 | D02 |
| May 2019 | Joern Hoerchens | 1,832 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,013 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Nord 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
| chT-NRW U20 | 1995 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
| 1st Eifel Open | 2004 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Maciag's chess games?
39 games by David Maciag, from Mar 2023 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 David Maciag has played.
What does David Maciag play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, David Maciag opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Maciag answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Maciag play as White?
As White, David Maciag's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Maciag play as Black?
As Black, David Maciag most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is David Maciag's FIDE rating?
David Maciag is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Dec 2025).
How many games has David Maciag played?
Our database contains 39 games by David Maciag, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Maciag?
39 games by David Maciag 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.