Prepare against Maximilian Maerz
DEU · World #57,818 classical · FIDE ID 24687766
Our database contains 48 games by Maximilian Maerz, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Maerz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Maerz 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 | 1,864 | 1,941 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,874 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 47.9% |
| As White | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Maerz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Maerz's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 84.0% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Maerz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Maerz usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Maerz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (67% of these games) — Maerz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Maerz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Maximilian Maerz's chess games
All 48 games by Maximilian Maerz in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Rainer Gruschinski | 2,024 | 33rd SVR Open | B26 |
| Apr 2014 | Andrej Schneider | 1,832 | SVR-ch MAT-I 37th | D20 |
| Mar 2007 | Stephan Hurtmanns | 1,807 | 30th SVR Open | D13 |
| Oct 2025 | Kilian Waluga | 1,789 | Marburger Schachtage B | D91 |
| May 2016 | Dominik Schwarz | 1,741 | ch-Hessen Open B | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR-ch MAT-I 37th | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 1,869 |
| 30th SVR Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,567 |
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,928 |
| Marburger Schachtage B | 2025 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,060 |
| 33rd SVR Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,890 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,694 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,803 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1415 | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Maerz's chess games?
48 games by Maximilian Maerz, from May 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 Maerz has played.
What does Maximilian Maerz play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Maximilian Maerz opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Maerz answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Maerz play as White?
As White, Maximilian Maerz's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Maerz play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Maerz most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Maximilian Maerz's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Maerz is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Maximilian Maerz played?
Our database contains 48 games by Maximilian Maerz, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Maerz?
48 games by Maximilian Maerz 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.