Prepare against Yuri Maier
Austria · World #12,705 classical · FIDE ID 1651595
Our database contains 89 games by Yuri Maier, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Maier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Maier 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 | 2,132 | 2,196 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,157 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,106 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 31 | 37 | 21 | 34.8% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Maier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Maier's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 71.4% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 16.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Maier usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Maier usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Maier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Maier usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Maier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Maier usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Yuri Maier's chess games
All 89 games by Yuri Maier in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 31 wins, 37 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Harald Groetz | 2,339 | chT2O-AUT 1819 | A30 |
| Jul 2022 | Vladimir Hresc | 2,308 | 41st St Veit Open | C54 |
| Dec 2017 | Johannes Steindl | 2,232 | chT2O-AUT 1718 | A09 |
| Oct 2019 | Franz Riemelmoser | 2,231 | chT-AUT 1920 | A04 |
| Jan 2018 | Martin Kropik | 2,168 | chT2O-AUT 1718 | A69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2,167 |
| chT2O-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,296 |
| chT2O-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,228 |
| 41st St Veit Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,132 |
| chT2O-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| chT2O-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| chT2O-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Maier's chess games?
89 games by Yuri Maier, from Feb 2015 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 Yuri Maier has played.
What does Yuri Maier play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Yuri Maier opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Maier answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Yuri Maier play as White?
As White, Yuri Maier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Maier play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Maier most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Yuri Maier's FIDE rating?
Yuri Maier is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Yuri Maier played?
Our database contains 89 games by Yuri Maier, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 37 draws, 21 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Maier?
89 games by Yuri Maier 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.