Prepare against Dietmar Mayer
DEU · World #78,228 classical · FIDE ID 24607134
When preparing against Dietmar Mayer, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 109 games by Dietmar Mayer, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dietmar Mayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dietmar Mayer 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 | 1,795 | 1,862 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,702 | 1,792 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 17 | 34 | 58 | 15.6% |
| As White | 60 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 18.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 6 | 15 | 28 | 12.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dietmar Mayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dietmar Mayer's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 70.0% | 36.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 11.7% | 21.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 11.7% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 36.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mayer usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 39.4% | 30.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 27.3% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.2% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 0.0% |
Dietmar Mayer's chess games
All 109 games by Dietmar Mayer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 17 wins, 34 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 18 | 2/7/9 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Thomas Klaiss | 1,981 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | C41 |
| May 2013 | Michael Lorenz | 1,950 | ch-Stuttgart A int | D02 |
| Aug 2015 | Ferdinand Petzelberger | 1,934 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | C42 |
| Jan 1993 | Alfred Rohs | 1,890 | ch-Mittelrhein | C02 |
| Aug 2016 | Joachim Loewe | 1,886 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | E30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2017 | 34 | 10 | 1,697 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2016 | 25 | 10 | 1,577 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2013 | 17 | 4 | 1,715 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg B | 2004 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,613 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| ch-Mittelrhein | 1993 | 6 | 1 | 1,738 |
| 2nd Roemer Open | 2002 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,133 |
| Texas Western Open | 1997 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dietmar Mayer's chess games?
109 games by Dietmar Mayer, from Apr 2006 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 Dietmar Mayer has played.
What does Dietmar Mayer play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Dietmar Mayer opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dietmar Mayer answers 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Dietmar Mayer play as White?
As White, Dietmar Mayer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dietmar Mayer play as Black?
As Black, Dietmar Mayer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Dietmar Mayer's FIDE rating?
Dietmar Mayer is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,702 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Dietmar Mayer played?
Our database contains 109 games by Dietmar Mayer, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 34 draws, 58 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dietmar Mayer?
109 games by Dietmar Mayer 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.