Prepare against Walter Mainka
DEU · World #86,357 classical · FIDE ID 24682438
When preparing against Walter Mainka, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 32.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Walter Mainka, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Mainka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Mainka 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 | 1,770 | 1,808 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 91 | 36 | 111 | 38.2% |
| As White | 114 | 57 | 16 | 41 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 124 | 34 | 20 | 70 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Mainka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Mainka's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 88.6% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.4% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 56.4% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Mainka usually continues e3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Mainka usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Mainka usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Mainka usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Mainka usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Mainka usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 96.9% | 37.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 95.2% | 33.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Walter Mainka's chess games
All 238 games by Walter Mainka in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 91 wins, 36 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 44 | 25/4/15 | 56.8% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 40 | 13/4/23 | 32.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Hans-Juergen Koch | 2,279 | 6th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B44 |
| May 2015 | Matthias Willems | 1,954 | 10th Main Vogelsberg Open | A41 |
| Jul 2009 | Jens Bosbach | 1,832 | Dortmund Open B | E18 |
| Oct 2021 | Mario Mueller | 1,826 | 15th Main Vogelsberg Open | D02 |
| May 2015 | Ralf Buese | 1,767 | 10th Main Vogelsberg Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 53 | 27.5 | 1,565 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2011 | 36 | 16.5 | 1,457 |
| ch-MVS | 1999 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,685 |
| 6th Bad Zwesten Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,571 |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,540 |
| Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,344 |
| ch-MVS Bezirks | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,554 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Mainka's chess games?
238 games by Walter Mainka, from Dec 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 Walter Mainka has played.
What does Walter Mainka play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Walter Mainka opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Mainka answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Walter Mainka play as White?
As White, Walter Mainka's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (44 games, 56.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Colle System (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Mainka play as Black?
As Black, Walter Mainka most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Walter Mainka's FIDE rating?
Walter Mainka is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Walter Mainka played?
Our database contains 238 games by Walter Mainka, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 36 draws, 111 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Mainka?
238 games by Walter Mainka 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.