Prepare against Jens-Uwe Maiwald
GM · DEU · World #1,411 classical · FIDE ID 4612396
Our database contains 1,342 games by Jens-Uwe Maiwald, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jens-Uwe Maiwald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens-Uwe Maiwald 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 | 2,416 | 2,543 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,453 | 2,453 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,444 | 2,464 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,342 | 505 | 543 | 294 | 37.6% |
| As White | 679 | 278 | 275 | 126 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 663 | 227 | 268 | 168 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens-Uwe Maiwald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens-Uwe Maiwald's side.
First moves as White (679 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 259 | 38.1% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 187 | 27.5% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 138 | 20.3% | 63.0% |
| g3 | 73 | 10.8% | 67.8% |
| c4 | 22 | 3.2% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Maiwald usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Maiwald usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Maiwald usually continues d3 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Maiwald usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Maiwald usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Maiwald usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 174 | 57.8% | 57.5% |
| d6 | 57 | 18.9% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 29 | 9.6% | 39.7% |
| g6 | 29 | 9.6% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 9 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 122 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| d6 | 66 | 26.1% | 49.2% |
| g6 | 48 | 19.0% | 67.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 5.9% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Jens-Uwe Maiwald's chess games
All 1,342 games by Jens-Uwe Maiwald 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: 505 wins, 543 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 68 | 24/28/16 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 64 | 35/19/10 | 54.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 62 | 22/28/12 | 35.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 52 | 24/23/5 | 46.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 49 | 26/18/5 | 53.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 14/20/4 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 24 | 12/11/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 10/5/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 93 | 39/30/24 | 41.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 86 | 35/36/15 | 40.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 44 | 17/18/9 | 38.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 42 | 13/17/12 | 31.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 37 | 10/18/9 | 27.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 31 | 13/7/11 | 41.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 31 | 10/11/10 | 32.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Tamas Banusz | 2,617 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | A37 |
| Apr 2016 | Robin Van Kampen | 2,615 | Bundesliga 2015-16 | A07 |
| Aug 2003 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,598 | Dresden ZMD Open | B25 |
| Mar 2008 | David Baramidze | 2,582 | chT-AUT 0708 | D36 |
| Jan 1994 | Elmar Magerramov | 2,580 | 12th Berliner Sommer | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2016 | 48 | 35 | 2,516 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,478 |
| Bundesliga 2014-15 | 2015 | 15 | 7 | 2,470 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 15 | 6 | 2,344 |
| Bundesliga 2015-16 | 2016 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,459 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 15 | 2 | 2,325 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 15 | 7 | 2,471 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 15 | 8 | 2,504 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Uwe Boensch (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens-Uwe Maiwald's chess games?
1,342 games by Jens-Uwe Maiwald, 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 Jens-Uwe Maiwald has played.
What does Jens-Uwe Maiwald play on the first move as White?
Across 679 games with White in our database, Jens-Uwe Maiwald opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens-Uwe Maiwald answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games).
What openings does Jens-Uwe Maiwald play as White?
As White, Jens-Uwe Maiwald's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (68 games, 35.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (64 games, 54.7% win rate); Réti Opening (62 games, 35.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 679 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens-Uwe Maiwald play as Black?
As Black, Jens-Uwe Maiwald most often plays: Sicilian (93 games, 41.9% win rate); Modern Defense (86 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 663 games.
What is Jens-Uwe Maiwald's FIDE rating?
Jens-Uwe Maiwald is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,453 in rapid and 2,444 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,543 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jens-Uwe Maiwald played?
Our database contains 1,342 games by Jens-Uwe Maiwald, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 505 wins, 543 draws, 294 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens-Uwe Maiwald?
1,342 games by Jens-Uwe Maiwald 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.