Prepare against Fabian Maeser
FM · CHE · World #7,514 classical · FIDE ID 1301187
Our database contains 288 games by Fabian Maeser, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Maeser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Maeser 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 | 2,214 | 2,336 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 71 | 123 | 94 | 24.7% |
| As White | 126 | 33 | 58 | 35 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 162 | 38 | 65 | 59 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Maeser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Maeser's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 45.2% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 32 | 25.4% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 18.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Maeser usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Maeser usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Maeser usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 40.6% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Maeser usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Maeser usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Maeser usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 47.8% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 23.9% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 14.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 56.9% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 35.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Fabian Maeser's chess games
All 288 games by Fabian Maeser 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: 71 wins, 123 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 7/16/8 | 22.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,552 | chT-SUI | B30 |
| Jan 1989 | Josef Klinger | 2,475 | 13th Zuerich Open A | A04 |
| Mar 2015 | Nikita Petrov | 2,438 | chT-SUI | E94 |
| May 2001 | Franja Begovac | 2,431 | chT-SUI | B02 |
| Mar 2006 | Claude Landenbergue | 2,426 | chT-SUI | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 182 | 81 | 2,288 |
| 24th Wch U20 | 1985 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| Lenk | 1991 | 9 | 6 | 2,466 |
| Wch U26 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,335 |
| Lugano Open | 1989 | 9 | 3 | 2,164 |
| Lenk Open | 1990 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,379 |
| 20th Zuerich Open A | 1996 | 7 | 5 | 2,487 |
| 13th Zuerich Open A | 1989 | 6 | 5 | 2,636 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Maeser's chess games?
288 games by Fabian Maeser, 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 Fabian Maeser has played.
What does Fabian Maeser play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Fabian Maeser opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Maeser answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Fabian Maeser play as White?
As White, Fabian Maeser's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Maeser play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Maeser most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Fabian Maeser's FIDE rating?
Fabian Maeser is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Fabian Maeser played?
Our database contains 288 games by Fabian Maeser, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 123 draws, 94 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Maeser?
288 games by Fabian Maeser 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.