Prepare against Maxim Himmelspacht
DEU · World #49,849 classical · FIDE ID 16287932
Our database contains 57 games by Maxim Himmelspacht, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Himmelspacht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Himmelspacht 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 | 1,894 | 1,894 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 43.9% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Himmelspacht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Himmelspacht's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Himmelspacht usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Himmelspacht usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Himmelspacht usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Maxim Himmelspacht's chess games
All 57 games by Maxim Himmelspacht in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 25 wins, 17 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Philipp Schmitt | 2,170 | Marburg Open B | D02 |
| Nov 2024 | Jan Burkhardt | 1,916 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C02 |
| Oct 2025 | Ralph Schlosser | 1,827 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | B22 |
| Nov 2023 | Michel Stehning | 1,571 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B13 |
| Nov 2023 | Bjoern Memmeler | 1,519 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Soden U10 Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,134 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,442 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,703 |
| Marburg Open B | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,866 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 1,718 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,147 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,889 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Himmelspacht's chess games?
57 games by Maxim Himmelspacht, from Jan 2020 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 Maxim Himmelspacht has played.
What does Maxim Himmelspacht play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Maxim Himmelspacht opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Himmelspacht answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Maxim Himmelspacht play as White?
As White, Maxim Himmelspacht's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Himmelspacht play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Himmelspacht most often plays: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Maxim Himmelspacht's FIDE rating?
Maxim Himmelspacht is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maxim Himmelspacht played?
Our database contains 57 games by Maxim Himmelspacht, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 15 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Himmelspacht?
57 games by Maxim Himmelspacht 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.