Prepare against Maahir M Patel
United States · World #10,967 classical · FIDE ID 30995612
When preparing against Maahir M Patel, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 235 games by Maahir M Patel, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maahir M Patel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maahir M Patel 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 | 2,156 | 2,199 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,882 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,018 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 71 | 47 | 117 | 30.2% |
| As White | 120 | 35 | 26 | 59 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 115 | 36 | 21 | 58 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maahir M Patel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maahir M Patel's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 50.0% | 39.2% |
| d4 | 25 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 12.5% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.7% | 31.3% |
| h4 | 5 | 4.2% | 80.0% |
| a4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 39.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nf3 (35.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Patel usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 58.9% | 42.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 19.6% | 22.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Maahir M Patel's chess games
All 235 games by Maahir M Patel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Sep 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: 71 wins, 47 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Aug 2025 | Markus Ragger | 2,569 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Apr 2025 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,560 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Jun 2025 | Jure Borisek | 2,558 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
| Jul 2025 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,493 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 125 | 54 | 2,221 |
| NY IMB President's Day | 2026 | 9 | 1 | 1,938 |
| SixDays July IMB | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
| New York Marshall Labor Day Schev | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
| Marshall Labor Day MixC | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| North American Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,270 |
| CCCSA Fall IMC | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,024 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maahir M Patel's chess games?
235 games by Maahir M Patel, from May 2022 to Sep 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 Maahir M Patel has played.
What does Maahir M Patel play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Maahir M Patel opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maahir M Patel answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Maahir M Patel play as White?
As White, Maahir M Patel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maahir M Patel play as Black?
As Black, Maahir M Patel most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Maahir M Patel's FIDE rating?
Maahir M Patel is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Maahir M Patel played?
Our database contains 235 games by Maahir M Patel, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 47 draws, 117 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maahir M Patel?
235 games by Maahir M Patel 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.