Prepare against Herbert Mayer
DEU · World #75,252 classical · FIDE ID 4696484
When preparing against Herbert Mayer, expect 1.c4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 21.7% over 60 games.
Our database contains 309 games by Herbert Mayer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Mayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert 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 | 1,804 | 1,992 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,852 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,945 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 103 | 102 | 104 | 33.3% |
| As White | 156 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 153 | 53 | 50 | 50 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Mayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Mayer's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 76 | 48.7% | 57.2% |
| f4 | 60 | 38.5% | 39.2% |
| b3 | 12 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.5% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 49% of White games, 57.2% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- 1.f4 — 38% of White games, 39.2% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Mayer usually continues b3 (35.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Mayer usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Mayer usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 55.6% | 51.4% |
| c5 | 28 | 44.4% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 64.7% | 53.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
Herbert Mayer's chess games
All 309 games by Herbert Mayer 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: 103 wins, 102 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 60 | 13/21/26 | 21.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 32 | 9/12/11 | 28.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 14/12/3 | 48.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Marcos Kiesekamp | 2,315 | chT-GER Betrieb | B19 |
| Sep 2009 | Peter Schmidt | 2,114 | 12th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A21 |
| Oct 2017 | Martin Gebigke | 2,111 | 20th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A03 |
| Feb 2009 | Klaus Zschaebitz | 2,111 | 25th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A03 |
| Oct 2013 | Hagen Jurkatis | 2,094 | 16th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,874 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,623 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
| 25th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,109 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,717 |
| 26th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Mayer's chess games?
309 games by Herbert Mayer, 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 Herbert Mayer has played.
What does Herbert Mayer play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Herbert Mayer opens with 1.c4 (49% of games), 1.f4 (38% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Mayer answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Herbert Mayer play as White?
As White, Herbert Mayer's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (60 games, 21.7% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 28.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Mayer play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Mayer most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Herbert Mayer's FIDE rating?
Herbert Mayer is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Herbert Mayer played?
Our database contains 309 games by Herbert Mayer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 102 draws, 104 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Mayer?
309 games by Herbert 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.