Prepare against Max Scherer
DEU · World #12,653 classical · FIDE ID 4620534
Our database contains 679 games by Max Scherer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Scherer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Scherer 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 | 2,133 | 2,346 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,278 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,198 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 679 | 295 | 150 | 234 | 43.4% |
| As White | 333 | 152 | 78 | 103 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 346 | 143 | 72 | 131 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Scherer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Scherer's side.
First moves as White (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 286 | 85.9% | 56.5% |
| b3 | 14 | 4.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 3.9% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 8 | 2.4% | 93.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.8% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Scherer usually continues g3 (52.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Scherer usually continues g3 (54.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Scherer usually continues g3 (62.9% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Scherer usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Scherer usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Scherer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 128 | 87.7% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 8.9% | 46.2% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 46.4% | 51.9% |
| b6 | 52 | 46.4% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 5.4% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Max Scherer's chess games
All 679 games by Max Scherer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 295 wins, 150 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 109 | 46/23/40 | 42.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 64 | 25/18/21 | 39.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 43 | 23/11/9 | 53.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 113 | 48/20/45 | 42.5% |
| A40 | English Defense | 62 | 22/15/25 | 35.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 40 | 17/9/14 | 42.5% |
| A84 | Réti Opening | 40 | 17/8/15 | 42.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Robert Rabiega | 2,539 | 76th ch-GER | A29 |
| Mar 2000 | Fabrice Deschler | 2,470 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9900 | A40 |
| Nov 2008 | Oleg Gladyszev | 2,448 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | A36 |
| Apr 2001 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,444 | ch-Baden | A43 |
| Jan 2011 | Gabriel Flom | 2,437 | 13th Basel Hilton Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2018 | 98 | 53 | 2,256 |
| ch-Baden MA | 1993 | 37 | 18.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1991 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,345 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 26 | 14 | 2,377 |
| chT-SUI | 2021 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,119 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 2001 | 13 | 8 | 2,386 |
| Giessen Open | 1997 | 13 | 5 | 2,167 |
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,495 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Scherer's chess games?
679 games by Max Scherer, from Apr 2003 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 Scherer has played.
What does Max Scherer play on the first move as White?
Across 333 games with White in our database, Max Scherer opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Scherer answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...b6 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Max Scherer play as White?
As White, Max Scherer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (109 games, 42.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (64 games, 39.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (43 games, 53.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 333 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Scherer play as Black?
As Black, Max Scherer most often plays: French Defense (113 games, 42.5% win rate); English Defense (62 games, 35.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (40 games, 42.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 346 games.
What is Max Scherer's FIDE rating?
Max Scherer is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Max Scherer played?
Our database contains 679 games by Max Scherer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 295 wins, 150 draws, 234 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Scherer?
679 games by Max Scherer 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.