Prepare against Rainer Maurer
DEU · World #65,137 classical · FIDE ID 4624998
When preparing against Rainer Maurer, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 79 games by Rainer Maurer, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Maurer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Maurer 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 | 1,838 | 2,117 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,826 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,975 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 20 | 33 | 26 | 25.3% |
| As White | 40 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Maurer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Maurer's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 80.0% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.5% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Maurer usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Maurer usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Maurer usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Maurer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Maurer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Rainer Maurer's chess games
All 79 games by Rainer Maurer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 20 wins, 33 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Ruslan Musaev | 2,140 | ch-Kuzbass | B33 |
| Nov 2010 | Werner Lux | 1,997 | Regionalliga SW 1011 | A05 |
| Oct 2010 | Andreas Rippler | 1,957 | Regionalliga SW 1011 | A46 |
| Sep 2007 | Joerg Becker | 1,952 | 18th Seefeld Open | E18 |
| Jan 2012 | Bernhard Rassl | 1,951 | Regionalliga SW 1112 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,814 |
| Landesliga Sued 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,792 |
| 18th Seefeld Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,953 |
| Regionalliga SW 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,895 |
| Regionalliga SW 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
| Regionalliga SW 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,140 |
| El Prat de Llobregat Open B 1st | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| ch-Kuzbass | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Maurer's chess games?
79 games by Rainer Maurer, from Jan 2007 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 Rainer Maurer has played.
What does Rainer Maurer play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Rainer Maurer opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Maurer answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Rainer Maurer play as White?
As White, Rainer Maurer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Maurer play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Maurer most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Rainer Maurer's FIDE rating?
Rainer Maurer is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Rainer Maurer played?
Our database contains 79 games by Rainer Maurer, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 33 draws, 26 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Maurer?
79 games by Rainer Maurer 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.