Prepare against Pascal Maeser
CHE · World #6,683 classical · FIDE ID 1309471
Our database contains 38 games by Pascal Maeser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Maeser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Maeser 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 | 2,231 | 2,290 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 4 | 23 | 28.9% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Maeser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Maeser's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Maeser usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Maeser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Maeser usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 16.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Maeser usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Maeser usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Maeser usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Pascal Maeser's chess games
All 38 games by Pascal Maeser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Roger Moor | 2,400 | 26th Zuerich Open | A13 |
| Dec 2004 | Thomas Raupp | 2,351 | Oberliga Baden 0405 | D34 |
| Jan 1997 | Hans-Joachim Vatter | 2,265 | BL2-Sued 9697 | B22 |
| Dec 2002 | Larisa Dergileva | 2,188 | Baden VLN 0203 | C16 |
| Mar 1998 | Joerg Hanisch | 2,170 | Oberliga Baden 9798 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenk Open | 1991 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-SUI | 1994 | 5 | 1 | 2,017 |
| Oberliga Baden 9798 | 1998 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,163 |
| Oberliga Baden 9697 | 1997 | 3 | 1 | 2,211 |
| Zuerich Open A 27th | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,889 |
| SUI-HUN | 1988 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,085 |
| Oberliga Baden 9596 | 1996 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,490 |
| 26th Zuerich Open | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 2,439 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Maeser's chess games?
38 games by Pascal Maeser, from Apr 2003 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 Pascal Maeser has played.
What does Pascal Maeser play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Pascal Maeser opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Maeser answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Pascal Maeser play as White?
As White, Pascal Maeser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Maeser play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Maeser most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Pascal Maeser's FIDE rating?
Pascal Maeser is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Pascal Maeser played?
Our database contains 38 games by Pascal Maeser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Maeser?
38 games by Pascal Maeser 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.