Prepare against Maximilian Leitner
DEU · World #5,698 classical · FIDE ID 4606566
Our database contains 223 games by Maximilian Leitner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Leitner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Leitner 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 | 2,255 | 2,268 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 79 | 90 | 54 | 35.4% |
| As White | 111 | 44 | 47 | 20 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 112 | 35 | 43 | 34 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Leitner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Leitner's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 84 | 75.7% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 13.5% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Leitner usually continues g3 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Leitner usually continues Nc3 (77.8% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Leitner usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Leitner usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Leitner usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Leitner usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 95.2% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 100.0% | 52.7% |
Maximilian Leitner's chess games
All 223 games by Maximilian Leitner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 79 wins, 90 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 44 | 22/14/8 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 11/7/0 | 61.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1982 | Peter Dankert | 2,380 | Bundesliga 1982-83 | E11 |
| Jun 1982 | Peter Staller | 2,360 | Bundesliga 1981-82 | B80 |
| Jun 1979 | Paul Troeger | 2,330 | Bundesliga 1978-79 Final | A47 |
| Jan 1985 | Simon Spreng | 2,320 | Krumbach Open | A37 |
| Jan 1989 | Matthias Birke | 2,290 | BL2-Sued 8889 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53rd Bayern Kongress Meisterturnier 1 | 1982 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,325 |
| chT2S-AUT 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 3 | 2,088 |
| Krumbach Open | 1985 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| chT2S-AUT 9394 | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| Bayern Kongress-52 Meisterturnier 2 | 1981 | 9 | 6 | – |
| Bayern Kongress-54 Meisterturnier 2 | 1983 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| Regionalliga Sued-West 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Leitner's chess games?
223 games by Maximilian Leitner, from Apr 2003 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 Leitner has played.
What does Maximilian Leitner play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Maximilian Leitner opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Leitner answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Leitner play as White?
As White, Maximilian Leitner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Leitner play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Leitner most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Maximilian Leitner's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Leitner is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Maximilian Leitner played?
Our database contains 223 games by Maximilian Leitner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 90 draws, 54 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Leitner?
223 games by Maximilian Leitner 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.