Prepare against Maximilian Wensing
DEU · World #7,149 classical · FIDE ID 16222415
Our database contains 118 games by Maximilian Wensing, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Wensing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Wensing 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 | 2,222 | 2,223 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,173 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 37 | 45 | 36 | 31.4% |
| As White | 57 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 24 | 21 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Wensing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Wensing's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 50.9% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 26 | 45.6% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Wensing usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Wensing usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wensing usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Wensing usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Wensing usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Wensing usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 96.9% | 40.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Maximilian Wensing's chess games
All 118 games by Maximilian Wensing in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 37 wins, 45 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Pascal Neukirchner | 2,336 | 10th Pfalz Open | D70 |
| Oct 2021 | Klaus Schmitzer | 2,251 | 38th Muensterland Open | D01 |
| Oct 2021 | Idris Asadzade | 2,250 | 38th Muensterland Open | A13 |
| Oct 2021 | Patrick Terhuven | 2,215 | 38th Muensterland Open | A37 |
| Nov 2019 | Frank Bruemmer | 2,198 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1920 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 17 | 8 | 1,876 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,801 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| Dortmund NRW Cup U20 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,185 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,188 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,998 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Wensing's chess games?
118 games by Maximilian Wensing, from May 2016 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 Wensing has played.
What does Maximilian Wensing play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Maximilian Wensing opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Wensing answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Wensing play as White?
As White, Maximilian Wensing's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Wensing play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Wensing most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Maximilian Wensing's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Wensing is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Maximilian Wensing played?
Our database contains 118 games by Maximilian Wensing, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 45 draws, 36 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Wensing?
118 games by Maximilian Wensing 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.