Prepare against Max Borgmeyer
DEU · World #9,060 classical · FIDE ID 24615870
Our database contains 294 games by Max Borgmeyer, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Borgmeyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Borgmeyer 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 | 2,185 | 2,228 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,202 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,202 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 105 | 99 | 90 | 35.7% |
| As White | 155 | 64 | 46 | 45 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 139 | 41 | 53 | 45 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Borgmeyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Borgmeyer's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 96.8% | 55.3% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Borgmeyer usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Borgmeyer usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Borgmeyer usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Borgmeyer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Borgmeyer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Borgmeyer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 80.0% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 20.0% | 36.4% |
Max Borgmeyer's chess games
All 294 games by Max Borgmeyer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 105 wins, 99 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 6/12/11 | 20.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Klaus Klundt | 2,381 | Bad Ems Open | B45 |
| Jun 2008 | Henrik Holmsgaard | 2,324 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B23 |
| May 2022 | Dusan Nedic | 2,303 | Oberliga Nord N 2122 | E11 |
| Apr 2010 | Joerg Pachow | 2,285 | BL2-Nord 0910 | C45 |
| Jan 2015 | Ralph Junge | 2,271 | Oberliga Nord N 1415 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2012 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,024 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 22 | 13 | 2,210 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2008 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-Hamburg U20 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 1,945 |
| BL2-Nord 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Borgmeyer's chess games?
294 games by Max Borgmeyer, from Oct 2004 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 Borgmeyer has played.
What does Max Borgmeyer play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Max Borgmeyer opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Borgmeyer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Max Borgmeyer play as White?
As White, Max Borgmeyer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Borgmeyer play as Black?
As Black, Max Borgmeyer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Max Borgmeyer's FIDE rating?
Max Borgmeyer is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Max Borgmeyer played?
Our database contains 294 games by Max Borgmeyer, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 99 draws, 90 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Borgmeyer?
294 games by Max Borgmeyer 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.