Prepare against Maik Maul
DEU · World #59,692 classical · FIDE ID 16204816
When preparing against Maik Maul, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 80 games by Maik Maul, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maik Maul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maik Maul 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 | 1,857 | 1,864 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,793 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,806 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 35 | 11 | 34 | 43.8% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maik Maul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maik Maul's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 77.5% | 43.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 22.5% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Maul usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Maul usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Maul usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Maul usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Maul usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Maul usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 71.4% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Maik Maul's chess games
All 80 games by Maik Maul in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Aug 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: 35 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Sebastian Sosnik | 2,255 | 33rd Pardubice Rapid Open | A43 |
| Jul 2022 | Martin Formanek | 2,233 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Basaric,S | 2,023 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | B23 |
| Jul 2022 | Pavel Danek | 1,851 | 33rd Pardubice Rapid Open | D00 |
| Jun 2023 | Yaroslav Demchenko | 1,814 | ch-GER U16 | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 1,586 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2019 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,531 |
| ch-GER Youth-B | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,605 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,712 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,024 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open D | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,304 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,822 |
| 33rd Pardubice Rapid Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maik Maul's chess games?
80 games by Maik Maul, from Sep 2015 to Aug 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 Maul has played.
What does Maik Maul play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Maik Maul opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maik Maul answers 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Maik Maul play as White?
As White, Maik Maul's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maik Maul play as Black?
As Black, Maik Maul most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Maik Maul's FIDE rating?
Maik Maul is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Maik Maul played?
Our database contains 80 games by Maik Maul, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maik Maul?
80 games by Maik Maul 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.