Prepare against Maik Zesewitz
DEU · World #41,189 classical · FIDE ID 12905640
Our database contains 58 games by Maik Zesewitz, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maik Zesewitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maik Zesewitz 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 | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 27.6% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maik Zesewitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maik Zesewitz's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 48.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 12 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zesewitz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Zesewitz usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zesewitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Zesewitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zesewitz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Maik Zesewitz's chess games
All 58 games by Maik Zesewitz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Joachim Schubert | 1,923 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A02 |
| May 2013 | Stella Sonnhalter | 1,843 | ch-GER U25 Open A | C54 |
| May 2015 | Karl Jacob | 1,786 | ch-GER U25 Open A | C30 |
| Aug 2013 | Hans-Juergen Toth | 1,641 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A03 |
| Aug 2015 | Duc Quang Nhat Nguyen | 1,604 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,665 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,761 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,785 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
| ch-BER 2011 U14 Vorrunde 1 | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,596 |
| 5th Berlin Hellersdorf Winter | 2008 | 4 | 0.5 | – |
| ch-BER 2011 U14 Vorrunde 2 | 2010 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maik Zesewitz's chess games?
58 games by Maik Zesewitz, from Nov 2010 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 Zesewitz has played.
What does Maik Zesewitz play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Maik Zesewitz opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.f4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maik Zesewitz answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Maik Zesewitz play as White?
As White, Maik Zesewitz's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maik Zesewitz play as Black?
As Black, Maik Zesewitz most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Maik Zesewitz's FIDE rating?
Maik Zesewitz is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maik Zesewitz played?
Our database contains 58 games by Maik Zesewitz, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maik Zesewitz?
58 games by Maik Zesewitz 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.