Prepare against Maximilian Heldt
DEU · World #21,633 classical · FIDE ID 12952346
Our database contains 117 games by Maximilian Heldt, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Heldt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Heldt 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 | 2,044 | 2,094 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 2,058 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 48 | 29 | 40 | 41.0% |
| As White | 62 | 26 | 16 | 20 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Heldt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Heldt's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 69.4% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 18 | 29.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 52.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Heldt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Heldt usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Heldt usually continues Na3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Heldt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Heldt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Heldt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 75.0% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 43.8% | 64.3% |
Maximilian Heldt's chess games
All 117 games by Maximilian Heldt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 48 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B44 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Wilfried Schroeder | 2,190 | Oberliga NRW 1920 | D30 |
| Jul 2016 | Georg Rott | 2,139 | 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B31 |
| Jul 2016 | Ralph Althoff | 2,122 | 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B45 |
| May 2018 | Daniel Savchenko | 2,097 | ch-GER U25-A | A26 |
| Oct 2017 | Kai Finke | 2,096 | Oberliga NRW 1718 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 26 | 16.5 | 1,774 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,245 |
| Oberliga NRW 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,821 |
| 2nd Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,903 |
| DSOL 01 Liga Gr-A 1st | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Heldt's chess games?
117 games by Maximilian Heldt, from Jul 2013 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 Heldt has played.
What does Maximilian Heldt play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Maximilian Heldt opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Heldt answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Heldt play as White?
As White, Maximilian Heldt's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Heldt play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Heldt most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Maximilian Heldt's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Heldt is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Maximilian Heldt played?
Our database contains 117 games by Maximilian Heldt, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Heldt?
117 games by Maximilian Heldt 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.