Prepare against Maik Hartwig
DEU · World #37,646 classical · FIDE ID 4627539
Our database contains 189 games by Maik Hartwig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maik Hartwig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maik Hartwig 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 | 1,946 | 2,136 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 46 | 77 | 66 | 24.3% |
| As White | 95 | 28 | 38 | 29 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 94 | 18 | 39 | 37 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maik Hartwig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maik Hartwig's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 93.7% | 49.4% |
| g3 | 5 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues Nc3 (43.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Hartwig usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 36 | 81.8% | 36.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 24 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Maik Hartwig's chess games
All 189 games by Maik Hartwig 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: 46 wins, 77 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 73 | 14/29/30 | 19.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Ladislav Kotan | 2,320 | Sala | D02 |
| Jan 2006 | Simon Spreng | 2,266 | Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | D02 |
| Apr 2014 | Peter Guenther | 2,212 | Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | A12 |
| Apr 2018 | Thomas Gempe | 2,196 | Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | B06 |
| Jan 1997 | Dirk Fuhrmann | 2,185 | BL2-Nord 9697 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday M21 | 2017 | 17 | 8 | 2,108 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,914 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,201 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 7 | 2,320 |
| Sala | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 2,262 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,110 |
| Prague Summer Holiday M1 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
Interactive opening tree from all 189 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maik Hartwig's chess games?
189 games by Maik Hartwig, 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 Maik Hartwig has played.
What does Maik Hartwig play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Maik Hartwig opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maik Hartwig answers 1...g6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Maik Hartwig play as White?
As White, Maik Hartwig's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (15 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maik Hartwig play as Black?
As Black, Maik Hartwig most often plays: Modern Defense (73 games, 19.2% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Maik Hartwig's FIDE rating?
Maik Hartwig is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Maik Hartwig played?
Our database contains 189 games by Maik Hartwig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 77 draws, 66 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maik Hartwig?
189 games by Maik Hartwig 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.