Prepare against Johann Maierhofer
CM · Austria · World #18,304 classical · FIDE ID 1604805
Our database contains 280 games by Johann Maierhofer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Maierhofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Maierhofer 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 | 2,072 | 2,215 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,169 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,173 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 70 | 117 | 93 | 25.0% |
| As White | 144 | 38 | 66 | 40 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 136 | 32 | 51 | 53 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Maierhofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Maierhofer's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 91.7% | 49.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Maierhofer usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Maierhofer usually continues Nc3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Maierhofer usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Maierhofer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Maierhofer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Maierhofer usually continues cxd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 51.6% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 21 | 32.8% | 54.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.8% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 66.7% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Johann Maierhofer's chess games
All 280 games by Johann Maierhofer 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: 70 wins, 117 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 33 | 10/14/9 | 30.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 2/8/7 | 11.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 4/8/12 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C10 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Akshat Chandra | 2,254 | 11th Braunau Open A | C42 |
| Jan 2001 | Simon Stadler | 2,179 | chT-Niederbayern 0001 | B07 |
| May 2020 | Chiara Polterauer | 2,178 | ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | C10 |
| Jan 2007 | Uwe Eckerl | 2,178 | Niederbayernliga 0607 | A36 |
| Jan 2005 | Helmut Baerner | 2,143 | chT2W-AUT 0405 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,897 |
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 11 | 4 | 2,129 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 2 | 2,043 |
| Niederbayernliga 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,137 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,988 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Maierhofer's chess games?
280 games by Johann Maierhofer, 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 Johann Maierhofer has played.
What does Johann Maierhofer play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Johann Maierhofer opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Maierhofer answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Johann Maierhofer play as White?
As White, Johann Maierhofer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 30.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Maierhofer play as Black?
As Black, Johann Maierhofer most often plays: Benoni Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Johann Maierhofer's FIDE rating?
Johann Maierhofer is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Johann Maierhofer played?
Our database contains 280 games by Johann Maierhofer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 117 draws, 93 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Maierhofer?
280 games by Johann Maierhofer 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.