Prepare against Maik Biel
DEU · World #20,910 classical · FIDE ID 4665767
When preparing against Maik Biel, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 99 games by Maik Biel, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Maik Biel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maik Biel 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 | 2,051 | 2,190 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 29 | 44 | 26 | 29.3% |
| As White | 50 | 16 | 23 | 11 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 21 | 15 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maik Biel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maik Biel's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Biel usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Biel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Biel usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Maik Biel's chess games
All 99 games by Maik Biel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Nov 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: 29 wins, 44 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D68 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Tatiana Melamed | 2,318 | Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | B43 |
| Nov 2005 | Falk Hoffmeyer | 2,238 | Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | A58 |
| Jan 2003 | Jens Kretzschmann | 2,194 | Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | B43 |
| Jan 1999 | Falk Koenig | 2,190 | Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | D47 |
| Jan 2002 | Michael Oswald | 2,179 | Oberliga Ost-A 0102 | A91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,239 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,236 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,261 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maik Biel's chess games?
99 games by Maik Biel, from Jul 2003 to Nov 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 Maik Biel has played.
What does Maik Biel play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Maik Biel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maik Biel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maik Biel play as White?
As White, Maik Biel's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maik Biel play as Black?
As Black, Maik Biel most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Maik Biel's FIDE rating?
Maik Biel is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Maik Biel played?
Our database contains 99 games by Maik Biel, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 44 draws, 26 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maik Biel?
99 games by Maik Biel 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.