Prepare against Max Dooley
England · World #67,142 classical · FIDE ID 450871
When preparing against Max Dooley, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 32 games by Max Dooley, covering Oct 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Max Dooley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Dooley 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 | 1,832 | 1,854 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,786 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,727 | 1,760 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 37.5% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 100 rated games against 92 different opponents, across 16 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 43 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 58.1% | 1,701 | 1,810 | 6 |
| Rapid | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 71.4% | 1,465 | 1,465 | 5 |
| Blitz | 39 | 16 | 4 | 19 | 41.0% | 1,694 | 1,607 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 20.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 31 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 67.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 15 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,698 | 1,698 |
| 2025 | 39 | 23 | 2 | 14 | 1,722 | 1,798 |
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2023 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1,588 | 1,661 |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 2019 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1,731 | 1,564 |
| 2016 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1,644 | 1,511 |
Where Max Dooley has played
New Zealand (9) · England (6) · Spain (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Dooley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Dooley's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Dooley usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dooley usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Dooley usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Dooley usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dooley usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
Max Dooley's chess games
All 32 games by Max Dooley in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Benjamin Fearnhead | 1,876 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | C43 |
| Jul 2022 | Nigel S Towers | 1,864 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | C68 |
| Nov 2022 | Mark V Abbott | 1,839 | 9th Witney Open B | B34 |
| Nov 2023 | Sebastian Lawrence Chua | 1,838 | 10th Witney Open B | C47 |
| Jul 2022 | Arjun Pyda | 1,789 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Winter | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,604 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,722 |
| 9th Witney Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,732 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| 10th Witney Open B | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,614 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2025 | Club Championships | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,725 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2025 | Summer | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Dooley's chess games?
32 games by Max Dooley, from Oct 2019 to Nov 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 Dooley has played.
What does Max Dooley play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Max Dooley opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Dooley answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games).
What openings does Max Dooley play as White?
As White, Max Dooley's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Dooley play as Black?
As Black, Max Dooley most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Max Dooley's FIDE rating?
Max Dooley is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,727 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Max Dooley played?
Our database contains 32 games by Max Dooley, covering Oct 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Dooley?
32 games by Max Dooley 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.