Prepare against Max Weidenhoefer
CM · DEU · World #7,659 classical · FIDE ID 16230566
Our database contains 455 games by Max Weidenhoefer, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Max Weidenhoefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Weidenhoefer 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 | 2,212 | 2,234 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,099 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,191 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 165 | 56 | 234 | 36.3% |
| As White | 223 | 84 | 28 | 111 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 232 | 81 | 28 | 123 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Weidenhoefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Weidenhoefer's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 187 | 84.2% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 25 | 11.3% | 32.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 4.5% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Weidenhoefer usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Weidenhoefer usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Weidenhoefer usually continues d4 (21.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 32.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Weidenhoefer usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Weidenhoefer usually continues Bf4 (10.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Weidenhoefer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 95 | 82.6% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 12 | 10.4% | 20.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 76.3% | 46.6% |
| f5 | 10 | 13.2% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 10.5% | 56.3% |
Max Weidenhoefer's chess games
All 455 games by Max Weidenhoefer in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 165 wins, 56 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 17/1/9 | 63.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 14/1/9 | 58.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Pierre Barbot | 2,454 | Titled Tue Early | D08 |
| Dec 2024 | Sanjin Culum | 2,446 | FIDE WY Rapid U18 | B92 |
| Feb 2025 | C Rietze | 2,364 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Feb 2025 | Pedro Ramon Martinez Reyes | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
| Apr 2025 | Miguel Ruiz Buendia | 2,353 | Reykjavik Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 77 | 26 | 2,092 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2018 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,522 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 1,863 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 19 | 8 | 1,889 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,699 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2020 | 15 | 6 | 1,640 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,753 |
| FIDE World Open U20 Blitz | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,865 |
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Where can I find Max Weidenhoefer's chess games?
455 games by Max Weidenhoefer, from Nov 2016 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 Weidenhoefer has played.
What does Max Weidenhoefer play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Max Weidenhoefer opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Weidenhoefer answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Max Weidenhoefer play as White?
As White, Max Weidenhoefer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Weidenhoefer play as Black?
As Black, Max Weidenhoefer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Max Weidenhoefer's FIDE rating?
Max Weidenhoefer is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Max Weidenhoefer played?
Our database contains 455 games by Max Weidenhoefer, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 56 draws, 234 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Weidenhoefer?
455 games by Max Weidenhoefer 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.