Prepare against Max Fuhrmann
DEU · World #13,249 classical · FIDE ID 24620114
When preparing against Max Fuhrmann, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 245 games by Max Fuhrmann, covering Oct 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Max Fuhrmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Fuhrmann 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 | 2,127 | 2,158 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 84 | 100 | 61 | 34.3% |
| As White | 117 | 44 | 51 | 22 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 128 | 40 | 49 | 39 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Fuhrmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Fuhrmann's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 99.1% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Fuhrmann usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Fuhrmann usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Fuhrmann usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Fuhrmann usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 58 | 93.5% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 35.7% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 21.4% | 44.4% |
Max Fuhrmann's chess games
All 245 games by Max Fuhrmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 84 wins, 100 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Frantisek Stross | 2,301 | Landesliga Nord 1314 | A07 |
| Dec 2007 | David Schneider | 2,271 | chT-GER U20 | B14 |
| Sep 2010 | Philipp Hitzler | 2,267 | ch-Nittenau 10th | C54 |
| Apr 2009 | Stephan Giessmann | 2,222 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | D13 |
| Apr 2011 | Michael Scheremet | 2,208 | Landesliga Nord 1011 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2013 | 48 | 26 | 2,093 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2006 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,888 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2010 | 14 | 6 | 2,001 |
| Miercurea Ciuc B 7th | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-Bayern 82nd | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| Landesliga Nord 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,266 |
| Landesliga Nord 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| Landesliga Nord 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Fuhrmann's chess games?
245 games by Max Fuhrmann, from Oct 2004 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 Max Fuhrmann has played.
What does Max Fuhrmann play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Max Fuhrmann opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Fuhrmann answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games).
What openings does Max Fuhrmann play as White?
As White, Max Fuhrmann's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Fuhrmann play as Black?
As Black, Max Fuhrmann most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Max Fuhrmann's FIDE rating?
Max Fuhrmann is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Max Fuhrmann played?
Our database contains 245 games by Max Fuhrmann, covering Oct 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 100 draws, 61 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Fuhrmann?
245 games by Max Fuhrmann 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.