Prepare against Maik Kopischke
DEU · World #46,681 classical · FIDE ID 24628115
When preparing against Maik Kopischke, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Maik Kopischke, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maik Kopischke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maik Kopischke 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 | 1,907 | 2,007 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,871 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,867 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 52 | 88 | 102 | 21.5% |
| As White | 127 | 26 | 54 | 47 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 115 | 26 | 34 | 55 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maik Kopischke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maik Kopischke's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 55.9% | 45.1% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 40.2% | 37.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kopischke usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kopischke usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kopischke usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 37.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kopischke usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kopischke usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kopischke usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 31 | 59.6% | 25.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 21.2% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 70.3% | 36.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 24.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
Maik Kopischke's chess games
All 242 games by Maik Kopischke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Sep 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: 52 wins, 88 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 31 | 5/6/20 | 16.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Claudio Paduano | 2,266 | Gallipoli Salento Open 9th | D03 |
| Dec 2005 | Gabriele Sardo | 2,194 | 26th Milan Crespi Open | D03 |
| Oct 2018 | Fritz Maurer | 1,958 | 40th Arco Open | A44 |
| Sep 2006 | Roberto Fagotto | 1,921 | Siracusa Open | D03 |
| Oct 2012 | Antonio Figuerola Campins | 1,919 | Alcudia Belleuve | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,827 |
| 16th Kiel Open A | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,003 |
| Siracusa Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| Gallipoli Salento Open 9th | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,828 |
| 29th Isola d'Elba Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,931 |
| Alcudia Belleuve | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maik Kopischke's chess games?
242 games by Maik Kopischke, from Jul 2005 to Sep 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 Kopischke has played.
What does Maik Kopischke play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Maik Kopischke opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maik Kopischke answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Maik Kopischke play as White?
As White, Maik Kopischke's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maik Kopischke play as Black?
As Black, Maik Kopischke most often plays: Pirc Defense (31 games, 16.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Maik Kopischke's FIDE rating?
Maik Kopischke is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Maik Kopischke played?
Our database contains 242 games by Maik Kopischke, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 88 draws, 102 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maik Kopischke?
242 games by Maik Kopischke 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.