Prepare against Maximilian Ellinger
DEU · World #14,242 classical · FIDE ID 34631003
When preparing against Maximilian Ellinger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 41 games by Maximilian Ellinger, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Ellinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Ellinger 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 | 2,114 | 2,140 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,006 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 11 | 25 | 5 | 26.8% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Ellinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Ellinger's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Ellinger usually continues c3 (63.6% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Ellinger usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ellinger usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Maximilian Ellinger's chess games
All 41 games by Maximilian Ellinger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 25 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Ilmars Starostits | 2,344 | Bodensee Open | B12 |
| May 2026 | Gergely Mann | 2,185 | ODJM A | B22 |
| May 2025 | Arno Bezemer | 2,150 | Bodensee Open | B22 |
| Oct 2025 | Petr Plasil | 1,972 | 47th Arco Open | B22 |
| May 2024 | Dennis Schulz | 1,959 | ch-GER U25 Open A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 14 | 8 | 2,174 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,115 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Ellinger's chess games?
41 games by Maximilian Ellinger, from Apr 2023 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 Maximilian Ellinger has played.
What does Maximilian Ellinger play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Maximilian Ellinger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Ellinger answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Ellinger play as White?
As White, Maximilian Ellinger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Ellinger play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Ellinger most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Maximilian Ellinger's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Ellinger is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Maximilian Ellinger played?
Our database contains 41 games by Maximilian Ellinger, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 25 draws, 5 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Ellinger?
41 games by Maximilian Ellinger 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.