Prepare against Max Kullmann
DEU · World #86,313 classical · FIDE ID 16218574
When preparing against Max Kullmann, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Max Kullmann, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Kullmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Kullmann 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 | 1,770 | 1,770 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 50 | 28 | 48 | 39.7% |
| As White | 66 | 27 | 14 | 25 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 60 | 23 | 14 | 23 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Kullmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Kullmann's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 97.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kullmann usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kullmann usually continues c4 (41.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Kullmann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kullmann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kullmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Max Kullmann's chess games
All 126 games by Max Kullmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 50 wins, 28 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 42 | 16/11/15 | 38.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Florian Schoen | 1,964 | 47th Arco Open | D35 |
| Oct 2025 | Franz May | 1,794 | 47th Arco Open | B01 |
| Jun 2020 | Christian Erik Zobel | 1,733 | GER Pfingstopen U16 | B01 |
| Apr 2020 | Jan-Hendrik Schroeder | 1,713 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | B01 |
| Apr 2020 | Joerg Vollenberg | 1,706 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2022 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,415 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2020 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,490 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,360 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,558 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,661 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,671 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,638 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,558 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Kullmann's chess games?
126 games by Max Kullmann, from Jul 2019 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 Kullmann has played.
What does Max Kullmann play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Max Kullmann opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Kullmann answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Max Kullmann play as White?
As White, Max Kullmann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Kullmann play as Black?
As Black, Max Kullmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (42 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Max Kullmann's FIDE rating?
Max Kullmann is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,770 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Max Kullmann played?
Our database contains 126 games by Max Kullmann, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 28 draws, 48 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Kullmann?
126 games by Max Kullmann 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.