Prepare against Max-Guenter Raimann
DEU · World #26,367 classical · FIDE ID 24686727
Our database contains 76 games by Max-Guenter Raimann, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max-Guenter Raimann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max-Guenter Raimann 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 | 2,009 | 2,098 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 33 | 23 | 20 | 43.4% |
| As White | 37 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max-Guenter Raimann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max-Guenter Raimann's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 78.4% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Raimann usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Raimann usually continues Bc4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Raimann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Raimann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Raimann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Max-Guenter Raimann's chess games
All 76 games by Max-Guenter Raimann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 33 wins, 23 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Patrick Lick | 2,129 | ch-Hannover Region | E09 |
| Apr 2020 | Gottfried Eichler | 2,115 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | B21 |
| Apr 2013 | Heiko Degro | 2,091 | Oberliga Nord W 1213 | B22 |
| Apr 2020 | Julian Essmann | 2,049 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | B22 |
| Apr 2020 | Benjamin Loehnhardt | 2,024 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover Region | 2011 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,871 |
| ch-Hannover Open | 2003 | 14 | 10 | 2,058 |
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,030 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,008 |
| Daehne Cup Hannover | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 2,077 |
| Daehne Cup Region IV | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1,836 |
| Daehne Cup Region III | 2013 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max-Guenter Raimann's chess games?
76 games by Max-Guenter Raimann, from Apr 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-Guenter Raimann has played.
What does Max-Guenter Raimann play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Max-Guenter Raimann opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max-Guenter Raimann answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Max-Guenter Raimann play as White?
As White, Max-Guenter Raimann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max-Guenter Raimann play as Black?
As Black, Max-Guenter Raimann most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Max-Guenter Raimann's FIDE rating?
Max-Guenter Raimann is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Max-Guenter Raimann played?
Our database contains 76 games by Max-Guenter Raimann, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 23 draws, 20 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max-Guenter Raimann?
76 games by Max-Guenter Raimann 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.