Prepare against Josef Mayer
Czechia · World #39,014 classical · FIDE ID 310972
Our database contains 171 games by Josef Mayer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josef Mayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef 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 | 1,939 | 2,140 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,078 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,049 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 57 | 47 | 67 | 33.3% |
| As White | 82 | 33 | 19 | 30 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 89 | 24 | 28 | 37 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Mayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Mayer's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 82 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nc3 (68.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 45 | 97.8% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 96.3% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Josef Mayer's chess games
All 171 games by Josef 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: 57 wins, 47 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 11/11/14 | 30.6% |
| A39 | English Opening | 25 | 15/6/4 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 44 | 12/15/17 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Lukas Kuchynka | 2,314 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | A39 |
| Nov 2011 | Marc Lang | 2,306 | Sontheim Blindfold Simul | C13 |
| Jan 2004 | Tomas Cagasik | 2,290 | chT2d-CZE 0304 | B07 |
| Nov 2014 | Karl Janetschek | 2,226 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1415 | A29 |
| Dec 2012 | Petr Skacelik | 2,202 | chT2E-CZE 1213 | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2E 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,164 |
| chT-Bohemia South 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,037 |
| chT2E-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| chT2E-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,106 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,979 |
| chT2E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,992 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Mayer's chess games?
171 games by Josef 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 Josef Mayer has played.
What does Josef Mayer play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Josef Mayer opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Mayer answers 1...g6 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Josef Mayer play as White?
As White, Josef Mayer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 30.6% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Mayer play as Black?
As Black, Josef Mayer most often plays: Modern Defense (44 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Josef Mayer's FIDE rating?
Josef Mayer is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Josef Mayer played?
Our database contains 171 games by Josef Mayer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 47 draws, 67 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Mayer?
171 games by Josef 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.