Prepare against Max Sistig
DEU · World #29,229 classical · FIDE ID 1270582
Our database contains 50 games by Max Sistig, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Sistig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Sistig 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 | 1,990 | 2,018 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 36.0% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Sistig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Sistig's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 90.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sistig usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sistig usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sistig usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sistig usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sistig usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Max Sistig's chess games
All 50 games by Max Sistig in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Andre Wolf | 2,119 | Reinstorf Open | D31 |
| Feb 2022 | Detlef Paashaus | 2,096 | Reinstorf Open | A56 |
| May 2013 | Dusan Kolar | 1,934 | Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | E60 |
| Dec 2010 | Till Heistermann | 1,909 | chT-GER U20 | A58 |
| Mar 2014 | Valentin Sejdini | 1,851 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,691 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| Reinstorf Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,655 |
| NRW U18 Open | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,204 |
| DSOL 02 Liga Gr-A 1st | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,726 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,824 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,114 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Sistig's chess games?
50 games by Max Sistig, from May 2018 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 Sistig has played.
What does Max Sistig play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Max Sistig opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Sistig answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Max Sistig play as White?
As White, Max Sistig's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Sistig play as Black?
As Black, Max Sistig most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Max Sistig's FIDE rating?
Max Sistig is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Max Sistig played?
Our database contains 50 games by Max Sistig, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Sistig?
50 games by Max Sistig 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.