Prepare against Max Bilau
DEU · World #49,827 classical · FIDE ID 12974838
Our database contains 62 games by Max Bilau, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Bilau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Bilau 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 | 1,894 | 1,894 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,722 | 1,722 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 21 | 14 | 27 | 33.9% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Bilau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Bilau's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 89.3% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 44.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Bilau usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Bilau usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Bilau usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Bilau usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bilau usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Max Bilau's chess games
All 62 games by Max Bilau in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B44 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Herwarth Ernst | 1,950 | ch-Bremen Open | D60 |
| Apr 2015 | Thomas Gebur | 1,870 | ch-Bremen Open | B46 |
| Mar 2016 | Igor Dietrich | 1,865 | ch-Bremen Open | C41 |
| Apr 2015 | Xianghui Zhong | 1,817 | ch-Bremen Open | A65 |
| Jan 2016 | Klaus Schumacher | 1,811 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2016 | 18 | 9 | 1,832 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2016 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,251 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,384 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,643 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,700 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open D | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,358 |
| 2nd Prague Summer Open B | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,323 |
| 51st Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,755 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Bilau's chess games?
62 games by Max Bilau, from Sep 2014 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 Max Bilau has played.
What does Max Bilau play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Max Bilau opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Bilau answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Max Bilau play as White?
As White, Max Bilau's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Bilau play as Black?
As Black, Max Bilau most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Max Bilau's FIDE rating?
Max Bilau is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,722 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Max Bilau played?
Our database contains 62 games by Max Bilau, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Bilau?
62 games by Max Bilau 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.