Prepare against Max Bastian Willam
DEU · World #110,178 classical · FIDE ID 34643800
When preparing against Max Bastian Willam, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Max Bastian Willam, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Bastian Willam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Bastian Willam 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 | 1,701 | 1,701 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,622 | 1,622 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 30.6% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Bastian Willam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Bastian Willam's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (61% of these games) — Willam usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Willam usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Willam usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Willam usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Max Bastian Willam's chess games
All 36 games by Max Bastian Willam in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Volkhard Peter | 1,762 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | C42 |
| Jul 2024 | Mathis Lennart Kloepzig | 1,608 | Greifswald Ryck Open | C47 |
| Feb 2019 | Alexander4 Ivanov | 1,292 | ch-Mecklenburg VP U12 | B27 |
| Feb 2019 | Oskar Lange | 1,050 | ch-Mecklenburg VP U12 | C26 |
| Jul 2024 | Frieda Helbig | 920 | Greifswald Ryck Open | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifswald Ryck Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,621 |
| Mecklenburg VP U10 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 859 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Youth | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 921 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U12 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,171 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,720 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Bastian Willam's chess games?
36 games by Max Bastian Willam, from Sep 2023 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 Bastian Willam has played.
What does Max Bastian Willam play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Max Bastian Willam opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Bastian Willam answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Max Bastian Willam play as White?
As White, Max Bastian Willam's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Bastian Willam play as Black?
As Black, Max Bastian Willam most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Max Bastian Willam's FIDE rating?
Max Bastian Willam is currently rated 1,701 in classical chess and 1,622 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,701 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Max Bastian Willam played?
Our database contains 36 games by Max Bastian Willam, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Bastian Willam?
36 games by Max Bastian Willam 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.