Prepare against Martin Maux
Austria · World #27,858 classical · FIDE ID 1606131
When preparing against Martin Maux, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 48 games by Martin Maux, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Martin Maux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Maux 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 | 2,000 | 2,127 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Maux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Maux's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 68.4% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 26.3% | 10.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Maux usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Maux usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Maux usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 10.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Maux usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Maux usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Maux usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 73.3% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Martin Maux's chess games
All 48 games by Martin Maux in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Silvestar Ziger | 2,265 | 14th Liechtenstein Open | D20 |
| Jan 1995 | Martin Schadler | 2,205 | 13th Liechtenstein Open | A46 |
| Sep 1997 | Rene Levy | 2,200 | chT3-AUT 9798 | D53 |
| Feb 1999 | Gerhard Kranebitter | 2,115 | chT3-AUT 9899 | E10 |
| Mar 2006 | Georg Froewis | 2,065 | chT2W-AUT 0506 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Liechtenstein Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| chT3-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 1,883 |
| chT3-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| chT2W-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 2,004 |
| chT-AUT2W 0001 | 2000 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,103 |
| chT2W-AUT 0405 | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 1,924 |
| 14th Liechtenstein Open | 1996 | 3 | 2 | 2,271 |
| chT-AUT 9900 | 1999 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Maux's chess games?
48 games by Martin Maux, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Maux has played.
What does Martin Maux play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Martin Maux opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Maux answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Martin Maux play as White?
As White, Martin Maux's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Maux play as Black?
As Black, Martin Maux most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Martin Maux's FIDE rating?
Martin Maux is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Martin Maux played?
Our database contains 48 games by Martin Maux, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Maux?
48 games by Martin Maux 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.