Prepare against Daniel Maxwell
Scotland · World #14,453 classical · FIDE ID 2403277
When preparing against Daniel Maxwell, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 77 games by Daniel Maxwell, covering Jan 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Maxwell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Maxwell 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 | 2,112 | 2,139 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,101 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,126 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 25 | 31 | 21 | 32.5% |
| As White | 39 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 39.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2024): 176 rated games against 134 different opponents, across 42 events in 4 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 | 107 | 41 | 39 | 27 | 38.3% | 2,059 | 2,092 | 9 |
| Blitz | 69 | 34 | 12 | 23 | 49.3% | 2,134 | 2,148 | 15 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 83 | 13 | 32 | 38 | 15.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 60 | 41 | 15 | 4 | 68.3% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2,046 | 2,119 |
| 2023 | 45 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 2,084 | 2,123 |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2,144 | 2,144 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,013 | 2,013 |
| 2019 | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2,089 | 2,172 |
| 2018 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1,908 | 2,022 |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,911 | 2,151 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2,153 | 2,153 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,129 | 1,729 |
| 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2,286 | 2,086 |
| 2013 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2,279 | 2,316 |
| 2012 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2,081 | 2,008 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,266 | 2,066 |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,050 | 2,050 |
| 2009 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2,084 | 2,011 |
Where Daniel Maxwell has played
Scotland (39) · England (1) · Spain (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Maxwell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Maxwell's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 41.0% | 34.4% |
| d4 | 13 | 33.3% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 15.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Maxwell usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Maxwell usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Maxwell usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Maxwell usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Maxwell usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Maxwell usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Daniel Maxwell's chess games
All 77 games by Daniel Maxwell in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 25 wins, 31 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Jon S Speelman | 2,492 | UK Blitz Open Final | A46 |
| Jul 2019 | Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant | 2,386 | 126th ch-SCO | A56 |
| Dec 2023 | Jose Camacho Collados | 2,381 | UK Blitz Open Final | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Jacob Connor Boswell | 2,235 | UK Blitz Open Final | A06 |
| Mar 2012 | Chuckwuka Allor | 2,145 | Edinburgh Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Blitz Open Final | 2023 | 15 | 5 | 2,200 |
| Wch U18 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-SCO Open 127th | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,018 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,034 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Maxwell's chess games?
77 games by Daniel Maxwell, from Jan 2010 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 Daniel Maxwell has played.
What does Daniel Maxwell play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Daniel Maxwell opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Maxwell answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Daniel Maxwell play as White?
As White, Daniel Maxwell's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Maxwell play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Maxwell most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Daniel Maxwell's FIDE rating?
Daniel Maxwell is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Daniel Maxwell played?
Our database contains 77 games by Daniel Maxwell, covering Jan 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 31 draws, 21 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Maxwell?
77 games by Daniel Maxwell 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.