Prepare against Rolf Mayer
DEU · World #96,531 classical · FIDE ID 16213866
When preparing against Rolf Mayer, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 81 games by Rolf Mayer, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Mayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Mayer 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 | 1,740 | 1,743 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,707 | 1,741 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,648 | 1,732 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 18 | 30 | 33 | 22.2% |
| As White | 41 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 19.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Mayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Mayer's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 87.8% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (19.2% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mayer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Mayer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Mayer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 65.2% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Rolf Mayer's chess games
All 81 games by Rolf Mayer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 18 wins, 30 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Rolf Staggat | 1,591 | ch-Frankfurt A | A40 |
| May 2017 | Andreas Mayer | 1,434 | chB-Frankfurt | B09 |
| Jul 2022 | Marina Bertram | 1,369 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D02 |
| May 2016 | Thomas Winter | 1,359 | chB-Frankfurt | A48 |
| Nov 2016 | Gereon Ebeling | 1,356 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Frankfurt | 2018 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,333 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,527 |
| 9th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,819 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,507 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,468 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,498 |
| ch-Hessen Open C | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| 21st Rhein Main Open B | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Mayer's chess games?
81 games by Rolf Mayer, from Apr 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 Rolf Mayer has played.
What does Rolf Mayer play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Rolf Mayer opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Mayer answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games).
What openings does Rolf Mayer play as White?
As White, Rolf Mayer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Mayer play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Mayer most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Rolf Mayer's FIDE rating?
Rolf Mayer is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,707 in rapid and 1,648 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,743 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Rolf Mayer played?
Our database contains 81 games by Rolf Mayer, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 30 draws, 33 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Mayer?
81 games by Rolf Mayer 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.