Prepare against Michael Maier
CM · Austria · World #5,548 classical · FIDE ID 1651374
Our database contains 230 games by Michael Maier, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Maier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Maier 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 | 2,259 | 2,288 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,142 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,322 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 70 | 64 | 96 | 30.4% |
| As White | 109 | 46 | 29 | 34 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 121 | 24 | 35 | 62 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Maier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Maier's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 88.1% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.5% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Maier usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Maier usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Maier usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Maier usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Maier usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Maier usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 54.2% | 39.1% |
| c5 | 17 | 28.8% | 26.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 15.3% | 22.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 95.5% | 31.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Maier's chess games
All 230 games by Michael Maier in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 70 wins, 64 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | N Stanec | 2,454 | ch-Vienna State | B14 |
| Aug 2023 | Vaclav Finek | 2,430 | Skalica Open A | B27 |
| Jan 2023 | Timur Keleberda | 2,282 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Jul 2023 | Vladimir Hresc | 2,279 | 42nd St Veit Open | C26 |
| Mar 2023 | Adan Rios Escobar | 2,276 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 46 | 14.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2022 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,880 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2018 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,406 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 2,157 |
| ch-AUT | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,194 |
| Chess Slovak Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,263 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,829 |
| ch-AUT U18 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Maier's chess games?
230 games by Michael Maier, from Aug 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 Michael Maier has played.
What does Michael Maier play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Michael Maier opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Maier answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Michael Maier play as White?
As White, Michael Maier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Maier play as Black?
As Black, Michael Maier most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Michael Maier's FIDE rating?
Michael Maier is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Michael Maier played?
Our database contains 230 games by Michael Maier, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 64 draws, 96 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Maier?
230 games by Michael Maier 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.