Prepare against Kevin Mao
DEU · World #30,894 classical · FIDE ID 1271183
Our database contains 126 games by Kevin Mao, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Mao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Mao 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 | 1,980 | 2,052 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,035 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,123 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 48 | 32 | 46 | 38.1% |
| As White | 55 | 23 | 11 | 21 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Mao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Mao's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mao usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mao usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mao usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 89.7% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 56.3% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 37.5% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Kevin Mao's chess games
All 126 games by Kevin Mao in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 48 wins, 32 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Peter Dittmar | 2,240 | Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | C02 |
| May 2021 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,220 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A45 |
| Dec 2013 | Kevin Schroeder | 2,136 | chT-GER U20 | D20 |
| Nov 2022 | Alena Kushka | 2,132 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | D93 |
| May 2021 | Matthias Ahlberg | 2,129 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2013 | 12 | 6 | 2,068 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,643 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 1st Korbach Open B | 2007 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| 11th Gernsheim U20 Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Mao's chess games?
126 games by Kevin Mao, from Sep 2010 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 Kevin Mao has played.
What does Kevin Mao play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Kevin Mao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Mao answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Kevin Mao play as White?
As White, Kevin Mao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Mao play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Mao most often plays: London System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Kevin Mao's FIDE rating?
Kevin Mao is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Kevin Mao played?
Our database contains 126 games by Kevin Mao, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 32 draws, 46 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Mao?
126 games by Kevin Mao 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.