Prepare against Max Chen
FM · Canada · World #6,067 classical · FIDE ID 2622440
Our database contains 411 games by Max Chen, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Max Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Chen 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 | 2,246 | 2,318 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,197 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,166 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 411 | 185 | 53 | 173 | 45.0% |
| As White | 211 | 109 | 25 | 77 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 200 | 76 | 28 | 96 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Chen's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 91.0% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.3% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 8 | 3.8% | 81.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Chen usually continues c3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Chen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Chen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Chen usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 47.7% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 30 | 34.1% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 90.7% | 41.9% |
| f5 | 7 | 9.3% | 71.4% |
Max Chen's chess games
All 411 games by Max Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Aug 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: 185 wins, 53 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 46 | 22/7/17 | 47.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 9/0/9 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Dudin,Gleb | 2,577 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | A15 |
| Aug 2021 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 2,550 | Titled Tue | B45 |
| Aug 2021 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,528 | Titled Tue | C54 |
| Aug 2021 | Deep Sengupta | 2,527 | Titled Tue | A02 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 247 | 123.5 | 2,261 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 2,050 |
| Canadian Qual Online | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,330 |
| Wch U12 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,759 |
| Windsor NAYCC U10 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,756 |
| North American Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-CAN | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Chen's chess games?
411 games by Max Chen, from Jun 2015 to Aug 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 Chen has played.
What does Max Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Max Chen opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Chen answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Max Chen play as White?
As White, Max Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (46 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Chen play as Black?
As Black, Max Chen most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Max Chen's FIDE rating?
Max Chen is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Max Chen played?
Our database contains 411 games by Max Chen, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 53 draws, 173 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Chen?
411 games by Max Chen 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.