Prepare against Martin Mainusch
CM · DEU · World #15,237 classical · FIDE ID 4657268
Our database contains 150 games by Martin Mainusch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Mainusch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Mainusch 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 | 2,103 | 2,149 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,065 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,073 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 46 | 60 | 44 | 30.7% |
| As White | 71 | 21 | 29 | 21 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 79 | 25 | 31 | 23 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Mainusch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Mainusch's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 54 | 76.1% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 14.1% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.0% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 50.9% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Mainusch usually continues g3 (63.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mainusch usually continues g3 (57.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Mainusch usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mainusch usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mainusch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mainusch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Martin Mainusch's chess games
All 150 games by Martin Mainusch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 46 wins, 60 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 29 | 9/11/9 | 31.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Guido Kemna | 2,150 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | C00 |
| Oct 2024 | Muhamet Asllani | 2,136 | 39th ECC Open | D24 |
| Feb 2008 | Alfred Kotlar | 2,119 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0708 | A07 |
| Nov 2014 | Pierre Bobzin | 2,068 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | A49 |
| Oct 2009 | Karsten Mewes | 2,063 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0910 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,178 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,150 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,762 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,027 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,042 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,997 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Mainusch's chess games?
150 games by Martin Mainusch, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Mainusch has played.
What does Martin Mainusch play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Martin Mainusch opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Mainusch answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Martin Mainusch play as White?
As White, Martin Mainusch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Mainusch play as Black?
As Black, Martin Mainusch most often plays: French: Classical Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Martin Mainusch's FIDE rating?
Martin Mainusch is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Martin Mainusch played?
Our database contains 150 games by Martin Mainusch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 60 draws, 44 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Mainusch?
150 games by Martin Mainusch 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.