Prepare against Max Pick
DEU · World #24,500 classical · FIDE ID 16210883
Our database contains 95 games by Max Pick, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Max Pick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Pick 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 | 2,022 | 2,022 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 1,976 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,009 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 43 | 22 | 30 | 45.3% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 49 | 23 | 8 | 18 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Pick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Pick's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 50.0% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 23.9% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 19.6% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 54.3% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Pick usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Pick usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Pick usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nc6 (36% of these games) — Pick usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Pick usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Pick usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 64.7% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Max Pick's chess games
All 95 games by Max Pick in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Aug 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: 43 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Thomas Huesmann | 2,182 | 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | A85 |
| May 2026 | Julian-Frank Reuter | 2,141 | 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Martin Werner | 2,022 | Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | D02 |
| Jun 2022 | Adrian Kamp | 1,969 | ch-GER Youth-A | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Philipp Dubinker | 1,965 | ch-GER Amateurs | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U12 Open | 2019 | 13 | 11 | 1,572 |
| 28th Kiel Open B | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,462 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,958 |
| Bad Soden U10 Open | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 1,524 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,671 |
| Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 2,188 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,551 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,617 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Pick's chess games?
95 games by Max Pick, from Sep 2015 to Aug 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 Pick has played.
What does Max Pick play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Max Pick opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Pick answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Max Pick play as White?
As White, Max Pick's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Pick play as Black?
As Black, Max Pick most often plays: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Max Pick's FIDE rating?
Max Pick is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Max Pick played?
Our database contains 95 games by Max Pick, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Pick?
95 games by Max Pick 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.