Prepare against Max Bouaraba
DEU · World #13,259 classical · FIDE ID 4635973
Our database contains 182 games by Max Bouaraba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Bouaraba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Bouaraba 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 | 2,125 | 2,248 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,167 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 65 | 61 | 56 | 35.7% |
| As White | 82 | 35 | 26 | 21 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 100 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Bouaraba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Bouaraba's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 92.7% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.1% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Bouaraba usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Bouaraba usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Bouaraba usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bouaraba usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bouaraba usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Bouaraba usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 47.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 47.6% | 32.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 92.1% | 52.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Max Bouaraba's chess games
All 182 games by Max Bouaraba in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 65 wins, 61 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Jens Luetke | 2,323 | Oberliga NRW 1011 | A80 |
| Feb 2015 | Thomas Thiel | 2,296 | Oberliga NRW 1415 | D02 |
| Jan 1993 | Herbert Pfeiffer | 2,275 | Hessenliga 9394 | B22 |
| Nov 2015 | Laurence E Webb | 2,261 | Oberliga NRW 1516 | A59 |
| Apr 2002 | Adam Paszek | 2,255 | Hessenliga 0102 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessenliga 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,278 |
| Oberliga Ost B 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,196 |
| 40th Rilton Cup | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| Hessenliga 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 2,147 |
| Hessenliga 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 7 | 2,357 |
| Oberliga Ost-C 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 3 | 2,133 |
| NRW Class2 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Bouaraba's chess games?
182 games by Max Bouaraba, from Apr 2003 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 Bouaraba has played.
What does Max Bouaraba play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Max Bouaraba opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Bouaraba answers 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Max Bouaraba play as White?
As White, Max Bouaraba's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Bouaraba play as Black?
As Black, Max Bouaraba most often plays: Alekhine Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Max Bouaraba's FIDE rating?
Max Bouaraba is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Max Bouaraba played?
Our database contains 182 games by Max Bouaraba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 61 draws, 56 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Bouaraba?
182 games by Max Bouaraba 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.