Prepare against Max Baron Nitzborn
CM · Namibia · World #98,249 classical · FIDE ID 15200434
When preparing against Max Baron Nitzborn, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 40 games by Max Baron Nitzborn, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Baron Nitzborn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Baron Nitzborn 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 | 1,735 | 1,944 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 16 | 3 | 21 | 40.0% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 25.0% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Nitzborn usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Nitzborn usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Nitzborn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nitzborn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Nitzborn usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Nitzborn usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Max Baron Nitzborn's chess games
All 40 games by Max Baron Nitzborn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Jimmy Izijk | 2,062 | Olympiad-39 | A41 |
| Aug 2014 | Toby Brookfield | 1,889 | Olympiad-41 | A91 |
| Oct 2010 | Gary Cooper | 1,886 | Olympiad-39 | D02 |
| Sep 2016 | Kurt Muendle | 1,857 | Olympiad-42 | E43 |
| Sep 2024 | Enyonam Sewa Fumey | 1,845 | Olympiad-45 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,023 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,937 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-NAM | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Baron Nitzborn's chess games?
40 games by Max Baron Nitzborn, from Jan 2017 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 Max Baron Nitzborn has played.
What does Max Baron Nitzborn play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Max Baron Nitzborn opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Baron Nitzborn answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Max Baron Nitzborn play as White?
As White, Max Baron Nitzborn's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Baron Nitzborn play as Black?
As Black, Max Baron Nitzborn most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Max Baron Nitzborn's FIDE rating?
Max Baron Nitzborn is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Max Baron Nitzborn played?
Our database contains 40 games by Max Baron Nitzborn, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Baron Nitzborn?
40 games by Max Baron Nitzborn 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.