Prepare against Maik Schaefer
DEU · World #41,422 classical · FIDE ID 16251474
Our database contains 37 games by Maik Schaefer, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maik Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maik Schaefer 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 | 1,929 | 1,966 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,935 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,927 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 27.0% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maik Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maik Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 15.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Maik Schaefer's chess games
All 37 games by Maik Schaefer in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Peter Gellrich | 2,134 | Leer Open | B51 |
| Dec 2017 | Torsten Benecke | 2,078 | Bremen Silvester Open | C11 |
| Dec 2017 | Hugh Ditmas | 2,004 | Bremen Silvester Open | B22 |
| Oct 2021 | Thorsten Meyer | 1,971 | Oberliga Nord W 2122 | B92 |
| Dec 2017 | Bernhard Kuenitz | 1,894 | Bremen Silvester Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2018 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,885 |
| Leer Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,942 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,655 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2122 | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,920 |
| 45th Ghent Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,853 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,549 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maik Schaefer's chess games?
37 games by Maik Schaefer, from Dec 2017 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 Schaefer has played.
What does Maik Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Maik Schaefer opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maik Schaefer answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Maik Schaefer play as White?
As White, Maik Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maik Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Maik Schaefer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Maik Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Maik Schaefer is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Maik Schaefer played?
Our database contains 37 games by Maik Schaefer, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maik Schaefer?
37 games by Maik Schaefer 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.