Prepare against Max Kanbier
NLD · World #23,089 classical · FIDE ID 1053663
Our database contains 37 games by Max Kanbier, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Kanbier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Kanbier 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 | 2,032 | 2,040 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 24.3% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Kanbier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Kanbier's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kanbier usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kanbier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Kanbier usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 15% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kanbier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kanbier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kanbier usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Max Kanbier's chess games
All 37 games by Max Kanbier in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Geert Van Hoorn | 2,008 | ch-NED U20 | D87 |
| Jun 2011 | Adrian Kuiper | 1,456 | ch-NED U13 | A41 |
| Jun 2011 | Joost Jan Pannebakker | 1,321 | ch-NED U13 | C59 |
| Jun 2011 | Max Warmerdam | 1,302 | ch-NED U13 | C50 |
| Jun 2011 | Sebastian Halfhide | 1,119 | ch-NED U13 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U17 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,854 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,445 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-NED U20 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| Gibraltar Challengers A | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Kanbier's chess games?
37 games by Max Kanbier, from Jun 2015 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 Kanbier has played.
What does Max Kanbier play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Max Kanbier opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Kanbier answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Max Kanbier play as White?
As White, Max Kanbier's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Kanbier play as Black?
As Black, Max Kanbier most often plays: Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Max Kanbier's FIDE rating?
Max Kanbier is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Max Kanbier played?
Our database contains 37 games by Max Kanbier, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Kanbier?
37 games by Max Kanbier 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.