Prepare against Maximilian Pfaltz

CHE · World #22,903 classical · FIDE ID 1346741

When preparing against Maximilian Pfaltz, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 83 games by Maximilian Pfaltz, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Pfaltz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Pfaltz 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Pfaltz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Pfaltz's side.

First moves as White (40 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.2% score
  • …c5 (44% of these games) — Pfaltz usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
  • …e5 (19% of these games) — Pfaltz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
  • …c6 (17% of these games) — Pfaltz usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
• 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pfaltz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Pfaltz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)

Maximilian Pfaltz's chess games

All 83 games by Maximilian Pfaltz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - Sep 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: 35 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Maximilian Pfaltz's chess games?

83 games by Maximilian Pfaltz, from Sep 2020 to Sep 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 Pfaltz has played.

What does Maximilian Pfaltz play on the first move as White?

Across 40 games with White in our database, Maximilian Pfaltz opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Pfaltz answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Maximilian Pfaltz play as White?

As White, Maximilian Pfaltz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Maximilian Pfaltz play as Black?

As Black, Maximilian Pfaltz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.

What is Maximilian Pfaltz's FIDE rating?

Maximilian Pfaltz is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jul 2025).

How many games has Maximilian Pfaltz played?

Our database contains 83 games by Maximilian Pfaltz, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses (42.2% win rate).

How do I prepare against Maximilian Pfaltz?

83 games by Maximilian Pfaltz 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.

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