Prepare against Max Rudolph
DEU · World #66,890 classical · FIDE ID 12912875
When preparing against Max Rudolph, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 51 games by Max Rudolph, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Rudolph's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Rudolph 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 | 1,832 | 1,924 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,742 | 1,792 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 11 | 21 | 19 | 21.6% |
| As White | 25 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 12.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Rudolph's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Rudolph's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 64.0% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 32.0% | 43.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Max Rudolph's chess games
All 51 games by Max Rudolph in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 11 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Robert Jenusch | 1,976 | 9th Naumburg Osteropen | A07 |
| Apr 2014 | Christoph Haenisch | 1,893 | 9th Naumburg Osteropen | D13 |
| Oct 2016 | Tobias Dittmann | 1,857 | ch-Lueneburg distr Meister | B01 |
| Apr 2014 | Joachim Rauscher | 1,836 | 9th Naumburg Osteropen | B01 |
| Dec 2013 | Simon Ulrich Maria Schaad | 1,828 | Augsburg Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lueneburg distr Meister | 2018 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,744 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,617 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,708 |
| Augsburg Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,857 |
| 9th Naumburg Osteropen | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Rudolph's chess games?
51 games by Max Rudolph, from May 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 Rudolph has played.
What does Max Rudolph play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Max Rudolph opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Rudolph answers 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Max Rudolph play as White?
As White, Max Rudolph's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Rudolph play as Black?
As Black, Max Rudolph most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Max Rudolph's FIDE rating?
Max Rudolph is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,742 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Max Rudolph played?
Our database contains 51 games by Max Rudolph, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Rudolph?
51 games by Max Rudolph 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.