Prepare against Jochen Maurer
FM · DEU · World #10,829 classical · FIDE ID 4666135
When preparing against Jochen Maurer, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 472 games by Jochen Maurer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jochen Maurer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jochen 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 | 2,158 | 2,294 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,201 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,191 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 472 | 150 | 169 | 153 | 31.8% |
| As White | 238 | 90 | 90 | 58 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 234 | 60 | 79 | 95 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jochen Maurer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jochen Maurer's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 219 | 92.0% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 16 | 6.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Maurer usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Maurer usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Maurer usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Maurer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Maurer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Maurer usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 80.2% | 49.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 9.5% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 79.7% | 34.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 9.5% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Jochen Maurer's chess games
All 472 games by Jochen Maurer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 150 wins, 169 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 39 | 18/15/6 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/10/13 | 34.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E63 | English Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Leonid Milov | 2,561 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B48 |
| Oct 2011 | Hans-Joachim Hecht | 2,379 | chT2W-AUT 1112 | C63 |
| Apr 2012 | Marco Baldauf | 2,374 | chT-AUT 1112 | C77 |
| Mar 2015 | Johann Webersberger | 2,374 | chT-AUT2W 1415 | B20 |
| Sep 2012 | Domen Krumpacnik | 2,365 | 19th Graz Open A | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2000 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,104 |
| chT2W-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,349 |
| chT2W-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,226 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,048 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,198 |
| ch-Bavaria 94th | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jochen Maurer's chess games?
472 games by Jochen Maurer, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jochen Maurer has played.
What does Jochen Maurer play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Jochen Maurer opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jochen Maurer answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jochen Maurer play as White?
As White, Jochen Maurer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jochen Maurer play as Black?
As Black, Jochen Maurer most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 29.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Jochen Maurer's FIDE rating?
Jochen Maurer is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Jochen Maurer played?
Our database contains 472 games by Jochen Maurer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 169 draws, 153 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jochen Maurer?
472 games by Jochen 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.