Prepare against Mariella Mai
DEU · World #56,720 classical · FIDE ID 16281780
When preparing against Mariella Mai, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Mariella Mai, covering Feb 2020 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mariella Mai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariella Mai 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 | 1,869 | 1,869 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,705 | 1,743 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 143 rated games against 126 different opponents, across 22 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 117 | 40 | 42 | 35 | 34.2% | 1,723 | 1,719 | 8 |
| Blitz | 26 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 34.6% | 1,763 | 1,647 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 66 | 11 | 21 | 34 | 16.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 52 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 48.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,934 | 1,884 |
| 2025 | 39 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 1,786 | 1,786 |
| 2024 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1,730 | 1,770 |
| 2023 | 40 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 1,674 | 1,629 |
| 2022 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 1,734 | 1,663 |
| 2019 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,508 | 1,408 |
Where Mariella Mai has played
Germany (17) · Austria (5)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariella Mai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariella Mai's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 35.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (78% of these games) — Mai usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Mai usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mai usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 36% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Mai usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mai usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 54.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Mariella Mai's chess games
All 30 games by Mariella Mai in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Karoline Groeschel | 1,984 | German Youth Teams | B15 |
| Dec 2025 | Eva Malmstroem | 1,912 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U20w | B10 |
| Oct 2025 | Nick Retzlaff | 1,875 | German Youth Teams | B11 |
| Oct 2025 | Sarah-Joy Koorevaar | 1,799 | German Youth Teams | E18 |
| Nov 2022 | Christine Gebhardt | 1,734 | BL2-Ost 2324 w | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,392 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U20w | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,446 |
| BL2-Ost 2324 w | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,516 |
Interactive opening tree from all 30 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariella Mai's chess games?
30 games by Mariella Mai, from Feb 2020 to Nov 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 Mariella Mai has played.
What does Mariella Mai play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Mariella Mai opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.f4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariella Mai answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Mariella Mai play as White?
As White, Mariella Mai's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariella Mai play as Black?
As Black, Mariella Mai most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mariella Mai's FIDE rating?
Mariella Mai is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess and 1,705 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Mariella Mai played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mariella Mai, covering Feb 2020 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariella Mai?
30 games by Mariella Mai 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.