Prepare against Dirk Maxion
FM · DEU · World #20,880 classical · FIDE ID 4601777
Our database contains 266 games by Dirk Maxion, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Maxion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Maxion 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 | 2,050 | 2,233 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,192 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,191 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 91 | 83 | 92 | 34.2% |
| As White | 123 | 51 | 36 | 36 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 143 | 40 | 47 | 56 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Maxion's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Maxion's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 99.2% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Maxion usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Maxion usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Maxion usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Maxion usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 89.8% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Dirk Maxion's chess games
All 266 games by Dirk Maxion 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: 91 wins, 83 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,511 | Reykjavik Open | B43 |
| Jan 1987 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,375 | Bundesliga 1987-88 | B66 |
| Jan 1989 | Benjamin Finegold | 2,375 | Bundesliga 1989-90 | A49 |
| Jan 1990 | Marc Werner | 2,370 | Bundesliga 1989-90 | B86 |
| Jan 1990 | Laszlo Eperjesi | 2,365 | Dortmund Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1990 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,456 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,383 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,107 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 11 | 5 | 2,242 |
| BL2-Nord 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
| BL2-Nord 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,452 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
| BL2-Nord 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Maxion's chess games?
266 games by Dirk Maxion, 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 Dirk Maxion has played.
What does Dirk Maxion play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Dirk Maxion opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Maxion answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Dirk Maxion play as White?
As White, Dirk Maxion's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Maxion play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Maxion most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Dirk Maxion's FIDE rating?
Dirk Maxion is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Dirk Maxion played?
Our database contains 266 games by Dirk Maxion, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 83 draws, 92 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Maxion?
266 games by Dirk Maxion 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.