Prepare against Fritz Maurer
CHE · World #34,928 classical · FIDE ID 1301519
Our database contains 550 games by Fritz Maurer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fritz Maurer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fritz Maurer 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 | 1,959 | 2,171 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,043 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 550 | 171 | 176 | 203 | 31.1% |
| As White | 281 | 91 | 91 | 99 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 269 | 80 | 85 | 104 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fritz Maurer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fritz Maurer's side.
First moves as White (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 279 | 99.3% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Maurer usually continues c4 (43.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Maurer usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Maurer usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Maurer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Maurer usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 97.4% | 42.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Fritz Maurer's chess games
All 550 games by Fritz Maurer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 171 wins, 176 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 42 | 10/13/19 | 23.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 36 | 12/15/9 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 11/9/12 | 34.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Yohan Benitah | 2,397 | Cannes Open | E81 |
| Feb 2000 | Volodia Vaisman | 2,385 | Cannes Open | A44 |
| Apr 2008 | Valerij Bronznik | 2,373 | 26th Liechtenstein Open | A75 |
| Jan 1994 | Hans Bartels | 2,340 | Bern Open | D58 |
| Jan 1998 | Ali Habibi | 2,335 | 16th Liechtenstein Open | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI Seniors | 2013 | 46 | 27.5 | 2,198 |
| Lenk Open | 2011 | 18 | 8 | 2,170 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,315 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 15 | 7 | 2,012 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| 36th Imperia Open A | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,046 |
| 4th Davos Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fritz Maurer's chess games?
550 games by Fritz Maurer, from Apr 2003 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 Fritz Maurer has played.
What does Fritz Maurer play on the first move as White?
Across 281 games with White in our database, Fritz Maurer opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fritz Maurer answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fritz Maurer play as White?
As White, Fritz Maurer's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (42 games, 23.8% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 281 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fritz Maurer play as Black?
As Black, Fritz Maurer most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 19.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 269 games.
What is Fritz Maurer's FIDE rating?
Fritz Maurer is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Fritz Maurer played?
Our database contains 550 games by Fritz Maurer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 176 draws, 203 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fritz Maurer?
550 games by Fritz Maurer 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.