Prepare against Juergen May
DEU · World #44,419 classical · FIDE ID 4683773
When preparing against Juergen May, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Juergen May, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen May's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen May 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 | 1,916 | 2,141 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 37 | 82 | 47 | 22.3% |
| As White | 84 | 20 | 43 | 21 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 17 | 39 | 26 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen May's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen May's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 94.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — May usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — May usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — May usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — May usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 73.0% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 63.0% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 29.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Juergen May's chess games
All 166 games by Juergen May in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 37 wins, 82 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Daniel Mueller | 2,218 | ch-Baden | B17 |
| Apr 2004 | Christian Schmitt | 2,200 | ch-Baden MA | C01 |
| Mar 2005 | Horst Schmidt | 2,150 | ch-Baden | A05 |
| Sep 2019 | Lucas Eduardo Mendoza Contreras | 2,079 | 2nd San Cristobal de La Laguna Open | B71 |
| Apr 2007 | Guenter Schuster | 2,075 | ch-Baden Seniors Young | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2004 | 33 | 20 | 2,235 |
| ch-Baden | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| Baden MA | 2001 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| ch-Baden Seniors Young | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| St Leon Rot Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,823 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen May's chess games?
166 games by Juergen May, from Oct 2004 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 Juergen May has played.
What does Juergen May play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Juergen May opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen May answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Juergen May play as White?
As White, Juergen May's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen May play as Black?
As Black, Juergen May most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Juergen May's FIDE rating?
Juergen May is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Juergen May played?
Our database contains 166 games by Juergen May, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 82 draws, 47 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen May?
166 games by Juergen May 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.