Prepare against Joa Max Bornholdt
FM · DEU · World #4,666 classical · FIDE ID 16253477
Our database contains 725 games by Joa Max Bornholdt, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joa Max Bornholdt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joa Max Bornholdt 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 | 2,283 | 2,304 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,138 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,256 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 725 | 285 | 83 | 357 | 39.3% |
| As White | 365 | 163 | 43 | 159 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 360 | 122 | 40 | 198 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joa Max Bornholdt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joa Max Bornholdt's side.
First moves as White (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 66.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 91 | 24.9% | 49.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 11 | 3.0% | 59.1% |
| c3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bornholdt usually continues Nf3 (45.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bornholdt usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bornholdt usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bornholdt usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bornholdt usually continues c4 (41.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Bornholdt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 134 | 76.6% | 37.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 7.4% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 5 | 2.9% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 76 | 69.1% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 29.1% | 48.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Joa Max Bornholdt's chess games
All 725 games by Joa Max Bornholdt in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 285 wins, 83 draws, 357 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 9/1/17 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 26 | 16/1/9 | 61.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/2/9 | 54.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 14/2/4 | 70.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/0/10 | 44.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 28 | 10/2/16 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 4/0/17 | 19.0% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 3/2/13 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Arik Braun | 2,599 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Oct 2025 | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | 2,585 | Titled Tue | B29 |
| Jan 2023 | Kateryna Lagno | 2,560 | Titled Tue Early | C60 |
| Jan 2023 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,531 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 549 | 237 | 2,184 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2019 | 18 | 6 | 1,669 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,243 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2015 | 12 | 7 | 1,105 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,910 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joa Max Bornholdt's chess games?
725 games by Joa Max Bornholdt, from Feb 2018 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 Joa Max Bornholdt has played.
What does Joa Max Bornholdt play on the first move as White?
Across 365 games with White in our database, Joa Max Bornholdt opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joa Max Bornholdt answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Joa Max Bornholdt play as White?
As White, Joa Max Bornholdt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joa Max Bornholdt play as Black?
As Black, Joa Max Bornholdt most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 360 games.
What is Joa Max Bornholdt's FIDE rating?
Joa Max Bornholdt is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Joa Max Bornholdt played?
Our database contains 725 games by Joa Max Bornholdt, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 285 wins, 83 draws, 357 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joa Max Bornholdt?
725 games by Joa Max Bornholdt 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.