Prepare against Maik Schumacher
DEU · World #50,397 classical · FIDE ID 1271805
Our database contains 39 games by Maik Schumacher, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maik Schumacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maik Schumacher 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 | 1,891 | 1,891 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 8 | 17 | 14 | 20.5% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maik Schumacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maik Schumacher's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 47.4% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues Bf4 (28.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Schumacher usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Maik Schumacher's chess games
All 39 games by Maik Schumacher in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 8 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Eduard Bernhardt | 1,746 | LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | B15 |
| Jan 2026 | Ahmad Naweed Ghulami | 1,734 | LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | D45 |
| Apr 2019 | Elina Heutling | 1,693 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | A45 |
| Oct 2022 | Edgar Buschies | 1,554 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | D00 |
| Oct 2021 | Jakob Noennig | 1,445 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | 2022 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,678 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,815 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-A 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 1 | 1,694 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,981 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,808 |
| Wolfsburg Simul | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maik Schumacher's chess games?
39 games by Maik Schumacher, from Dec 2014 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 Schumacher has played.
What does Maik Schumacher play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Maik Schumacher opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maik Schumacher answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Maik Schumacher play as White?
As White, Maik Schumacher's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maik Schumacher play as Black?
As Black, Maik Schumacher most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maik Schumacher's FIDE rating?
Maik Schumacher is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Maik Schumacher played?
Our database contains 39 games by Maik Schumacher, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maik Schumacher?
39 games by Maik Schumacher 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.