Prepare against Maximilian Menzel
DEU · World #6,812 classical · FIDE ID 34617280
Our database contains 68 games by Maximilian Menzel, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Menzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Menzel 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 | 2,229 | 2,263 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,026 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 39.7% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Menzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Menzel's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 94.6% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Menzel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Menzel usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Menzel usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Menzel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Maximilian Menzel's chess games
All 68 games by Maximilian Menzel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 27 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Merlin Maenken | 2,204 | ODJM A | A00 |
| Oct 2024 | Thomas Michalczak | 2,194 | 41st Muensterland Open | B14 |
| May 2026 | Pavel Mimkes | 2,134 | ODJM A | E17 |
| May 2026 | Laurin Jahnz | 2,122 | ODJM A | E06 |
| May 2026 | Lorenz Hofmann | 2,092 | ODJM A | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,317 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,375 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| 1. Münster Oster - A | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| 7th Bamberg Open | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Menzel's chess games?
68 games by Maximilian Menzel, from May 2022 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 Menzel has played.
What does Maximilian Menzel play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Maximilian Menzel opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Menzel answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Menzel play as White?
As White, Maximilian Menzel's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Menzel play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Menzel most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Maximilian Menzel's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Menzel is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Maximilian Menzel played?
Our database contains 68 games by Maximilian Menzel, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Menzel?
68 games by Maximilian Menzel 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.