Prepare against Max Hess
IM · DEU · World #1,979 classical · FIDE ID 24656666
Our database contains 624 games by Max Hess, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Max Hess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Hess 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 | 2,385 | 2,441 | Mar 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,406 | 2,406 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,312 | 2,363 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 624 | 265 | 170 | 189 | 42.5% |
| As White | 313 | 145 | 88 | 80 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 311 | 120 | 82 | 109 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Hess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Hess's side.
First moves as White (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 154 | 49.7% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 92 | 29.7% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 34 | 11.0% | 72.1% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 9.4% | 56.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hess usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Hess usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Hess usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Hess usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 56.0% | 56.5% |
| c6 | 35 | 23.3% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 25 | 16.7% | 58.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 63.0% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 33 | 30.6% | 43.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Max Hess's chess games
All 624 games by Max Hess in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 265 wins, 170 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 6/16/15 | 16.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 29 | 15/5/9 | 51.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,610 | BL2-Ost 2324 | A21 |
| Mar 2022 | Dennis Wagner | 2,584 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Aug 2020 | Alexander Graf | 2,569 | ch-GER | B11 |
| Jan 2025 | Pengxiang Zhang | 2,567 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Jun 2025 | Leonardo Costa | 2,541 | 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 18 | 2,385 |
| ch-Schwaben A | 2007 | 30 | 22.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2020 | 29 | 10 | 2,267 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,409 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2017 | 14 | 10 | 2,301 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | 2021 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,270 |
| chT-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,352 |
| TCh-AUT 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Hess's chess games?
624 games by Max Hess, from Jul 2012 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 Hess has played.
What does Max Hess play on the first move as White?
Across 310 games with White in our database, Max Hess opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Hess answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Max Hess play as White?
As White, Max Hess's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 313 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Hess play as Black?
As Black, Max Hess most often plays: Indian Defense (37 games, 16.2% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 311 games.
What is Max Hess's FIDE rating?
Max Hess is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,406 in rapid and 2,312 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Mar 2021).
How many games has Max Hess played?
Our database contains 624 games by Max Hess, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 265 wins, 170 draws, 189 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Hess?
624 games by Max Hess 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.