Prepare against Maximilian Berchtenbreiter
IM · DEU · World #1,023 classical · FIDE ID 24641120
When preparing against Maximilian Berchtenbreiter, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 942 games by Maximilian Berchtenbreiter, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Berchtenbreiter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Berchtenbreiter 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 | 2,450 | 2,521 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,420 | 2,467 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,468 | 2,554 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 942 | 435 | 247 | 260 | 46.2% |
| As White | 477 | 234 | 118 | 125 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 465 | 201 | 129 | 135 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Berchtenbreiter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Berchtenbreiter's side.
First moves as White (477 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 348 | 73.0% | 61.2% |
| d4 | 40 | 8.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 7.3% | 68.6% |
| b3 | 27 | 5.7% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.3% | 68.2% |
| g3 | 9 | 1.9% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Berchtenbreiter usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Berchtenbreiter usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Berchtenbreiter usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Berchtenbreiter usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Berchtenbreiter usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Berchtenbreiter usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 41.9% | 58.2% |
| c6 | 42 | 20.7% | 56.0% |
| g6 | 41 | 20.2% | 74.4% |
| e6 | 29 | 14.3% | 62.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 125 | 69.8% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 26 | 14.5% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
Maximilian Berchtenbreiter's chess games
All 942 games by Maximilian Berchtenbreiter in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 435 wins, 247 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 42 | 18/11/13 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 16/10/15 | 39.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 15/4/5 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 81 | 43/20/18 | 53.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 62 | 26/18/18 | 41.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 20/7/10 | 54.1% |
| A20 | English Opening | 33 | 12/12/9 | 36.4% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 13/9/10 | 40.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 10/7/11 | 35.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,680 | chT-AUT 2223 | C88 |
| Feb 2020 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,662 | PRO League Stage | D41 |
| Jan 2020 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,638 | PRO League Stage | C42 |
| Mar 2015 | Milos Perunovic | 2,620 | chT-AUT2W 1415 | B48 |
| Oct 2022 | Eric Hansen | 2,613 | 37th EU-Cup | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 57 | 37 | 2,481 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2004 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,221 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2006 | 22 | 16 | 1,725 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 21 | 13 | 2,345 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 8 | 2,395 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2013 | 19 | 12 | 2,270 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Berchtenbreiter's chess games?
942 games by Maximilian Berchtenbreiter, from Jan 2006 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 Maximilian Berchtenbreiter has played.
What does Maximilian Berchtenbreiter play on the first move as White?
Across 477 games with White in our database, Maximilian Berchtenbreiter opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Berchtenbreiter answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Berchtenbreiter play as White?
As White, Maximilian Berchtenbreiter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (27 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 477 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Berchtenbreiter play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Berchtenbreiter most often plays: Modern Defense (81 games, 53.1% win rate); Indian Defense (62 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 54.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 465 games.
What is Maximilian Berchtenbreiter's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Berchtenbreiter is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,420 in rapid and 2,468 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,521 (May 2022).
How many games has Maximilian Berchtenbreiter played?
Our database contains 942 games by Maximilian Berchtenbreiter, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 435 wins, 247 draws, 260 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Berchtenbreiter?
942 games by Maximilian Berchtenbreiter 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.