Prepare against Mara Haug
WFM · DEU · World #34,178 classical · FIDE ID 16259300
When preparing against Mara Haug, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 56.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Mara Haug, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mara Haug's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mara Haug 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 | 1,963 | 2,108 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,016 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 88 | 30 | 74 | 45.8% |
| As White | 99 | 46 | 16 | 37 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 93 | 42 | 14 | 37 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mara Haug's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mara Haug's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 98.0% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.7% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Haug usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Haug usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Haug usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Haug usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 77.9% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 19.1% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Mara Haug's chess games
All 192 games by Mara Haug in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 88 wins, 30 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Guadalupe Montano Vicente | 2,097 | World Youth Girls U18 | B51 |
| Aug 2026 | Evelyn Wagenschuetz | 2,063 | Internationale Offene Deutsche Frauen-Einzelmeisterschaft | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Marharyta Novikova | 2,024 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Women | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Rebeca Garcia Hernandez | 2,017 | World Youth Girls U18 | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Olena Kosovska | 1,927 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Women | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 33 | 19.5 | 1,478 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 1,682 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,417 |
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,228 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,645 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,956 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,539 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mara Haug's chess games?
192 games by Mara Haug, from Nov 2019 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 Mara Haug has played.
What does Mara Haug play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Mara Haug opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mara Haug answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Mara Haug play as White?
As White, Mara Haug's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mara Haug play as Black?
As Black, Mara Haug most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Mara Haug's FIDE rating?
Mara Haug is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Mara Haug played?
Our database contains 192 games by Mara Haug, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 30 draws, 74 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mara Haug?
192 games by Mara Haug 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.