Prepare against Philipp Mai
FM · DEU · World #5,992 classical · FIDE ID 4628527
When preparing against Philipp Mai, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Philipp Mai, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Mai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Mai 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 | 2,248 | 2,319 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 95 | 62 | 50 | 45.9% |
| As White | 101 | 51 | 28 | 22 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 106 | 44 | 34 | 28 | 41.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 87 rated games against 81 different opponents, across 40 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 87 | 39 | 26 | 22 | 44.8% | 2,201 | 2,280 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 69 | 34 | 20 | 15 | 49.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 9 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2,165 | 2,165 |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2,193 | 2,293 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2,212 | 2,052 |
| 2023 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 2,212 | 2,232 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2,242 | 2,442 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,414 | 2,414 |
| 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2,225 | 2,292 |
| 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2,181 | 2,238 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2,182 | 2,315 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2,076 | 2,343 |
| 2013 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2,127 | 2,327 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,169 | 2,169 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,221 | 2,221 |
| 2007 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2,201 | 2,401 |
| 2006 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2,250 | 2,330 |
Where Philipp Mai has played
Germany (39) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Mai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Mai's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 99.0% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Mai usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Mai usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mai usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Mai usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Philipp Mai's chess games
All 207 games by Philipp Mai in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 95 wins, 62 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C29 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Dirk Hennig | 2,386 | Oberliga Bayern 1718 | B15 |
| May 2022 | Thomas Casper | 2,346 | BL2-Ost 2122 | C18 |
| Apr 1995 | Karl Juhnke | 2,305 | Oberliga Nord W 9495 | E99 |
| Feb 2019 | Florian Ott | 2,298 | Oberliga Bayern 1819 | B23 |
| Jan 1996 | Nicolae-Petre Grigore | 2,295 | ch-EU U18 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLM U20 | 1997 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-GER U15 | 1994 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,187 |
| ch-Hessen U20 | 1997 | 10 | 9 | – |
| 3rd Postbauer Open U18 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-GER int U20 | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,240 |
| 04th Seefeld Open | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,328 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,246 |
Interactive opening tree from all 207 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Mai's chess games?
207 games by Philipp Mai, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Philipp Mai has played.
What does Philipp Mai play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Philipp Mai opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Mai answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Philipp Mai play as White?
As White, Philipp Mai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Mai play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Mai most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Philipp Mai's FIDE rating?
Philipp Mai is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Philipp Mai played?
Our database contains 207 games by Philipp Mai, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 62 draws, 50 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Mai?
207 games by Philipp Mai 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.