Prepare against Maxim Piz
DEU · World #15,843 classical · FIDE ID 24602981
Our database contains 106 games by Maxim Piz, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Piz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Piz 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 | 2,097 | 2,196 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,143 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,178 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 42 | 22 | 42 | 39.6% |
| As White | 45 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 26 | 9 | 26 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Piz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Piz's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 57.8% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 17.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 15.6% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Piz usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Piz usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Piz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Piz usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Piz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Piz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 40.7% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Maxim Piz's chess games
All 106 games by Maxim Piz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 42 wins, 22 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Marco Baldauf | 2,441 | Rudolf Teschner Mem | B12 |
| Mar 2008 | Lutz Mattick | 2,292 | ch-Berlin | E11 |
| Apr 2022 | Clemens Rietze | 2,290 | ch-Berlin | D45 |
| Mar 2008 | Boris Gruzmann | 2,283 | ch-Berlin | A37 |
| Apr 2018 | Hendrik Moeller | 2,273 | ch-Berlin MT | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2023 | 20 | 9 | 2,226 |
| ch-Berlin MT | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,122 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,263 |
| Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 (M-Klasse) | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| BL2-Nord 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,056 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,120 |
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Piz's chess games?
106 games by Maxim Piz, from Jul 2004 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 Maxim Piz has played.
What does Maxim Piz play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Maxim Piz opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Piz answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Maxim Piz play as White?
As White, Maxim Piz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Piz play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Piz most often plays: English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Maxim Piz's FIDE rating?
Maxim Piz is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Maxim Piz played?
Our database contains 106 games by Maxim Piz, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 22 draws, 42 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Piz?
106 games by Maxim Piz 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.