Prepare against Maximilian Neef
IM · DEU · World #830 classical · FIDE ID 24692085
Our database contains 480 games by Maximilian Neef, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Neef's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Neef 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 | 2,470 | 2,509 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,474 | 2,507 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 480 | 216 | 149 | 115 | 45.0% |
| As White | 240 | 116 | 66 | 58 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 240 | 100 | 83 | 57 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Neef's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Neef's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 140 | 58.3% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 69 | 28.8% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 5.8% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 5.8% | 60.7% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Neef usually continues c4 (75.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Neef usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Neef usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Neef usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Neef usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Neef usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 90 | 81.1% | 57.8% |
| c5 | 13 | 11.7% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 6.3% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 86.5% | 53.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 12.4% | 86.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Maximilian Neef's chess games
All 480 games by Maximilian Neef in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 216 wins, 149 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 10/14/5 | 34.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 32 | 10/13/9 | 31.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| C01 | French Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Pouya Idani | 2,581 | 21st Barcelona Sants Open | A49 |
| Mar 2020 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | E60 |
| Feb 2018 | Alexander Graf | 2,576 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | E92 |
| Apr 2018 | Tomi Nyback | 2,572 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | E91 |
| Aug 2019 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,562 | 21st Barcelona Sants Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U16 | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-GER Net final U18 | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 2,284 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2012 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | 2012 | 14 | 12 | 2,343 |
| ch-Sachsen U16 | 2012 | 14 | 11 | 2,127 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2010 | 14 | 11 | 1,984 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,455 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 1,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Neef's chess games?
480 games by Maximilian Neef, from Oct 2008 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 Neef has played.
What does Maximilian Neef play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Maximilian Neef opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Neef answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Neef play as White?
As White, Maximilian Neef's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 34.5% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 51.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Neef play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Neef most often plays: French: Classical Variation (32 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Maximilian Neef's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Neef is currently rated 2,470 in classical chess and 2,474 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,509 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Maximilian Neef played?
Our database contains 480 games by Maximilian Neef, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 149 draws, 115 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Neef?
480 games by Maximilian Neef 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.