Prepare against Max Leuly
France · World #41,285 classical · FIDE ID 607185
Our database contains 162 games by Max Leuly, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Leuly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Leuly 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 | 1,929 | 2,188 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,879 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 48 | 65 | 49 | 29.6% |
| As White | 79 | 24 | 34 | 21 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 83 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Leuly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Leuly's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 74.7% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 24.1% | 39.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Leuly usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Leuly usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Leuly usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Leuly usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Leuly usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Leuly usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 59.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
Max Leuly's chess games
All 162 games by Max Leuly 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: 48 wins, 65 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Emmanuel Daillet | 2,281 | Montigny le Bretonneux Open | B76 |
| Jul 2004 | Kirill Annenkov | 2,271 | ch-Paris Open A | D15 |
| May 2001 | Eduard Ibanez Tarradellas | 2,263 | 24th Syre Memorial Open | D07 |
| Jul 2014 | Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov | 2,237 | 89th Paris Open A | D95 |
| Jan 1996 | Gerard Drogou | 2,230 | 19th Syre Memorial Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2013 | 13 | 5 | 1,963 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1991 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| 73rd Paris Apsap Open | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
| 53rd Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,243 |
| 75th Paris Apsap Open | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Leuly's chess games?
162 games by Max Leuly, 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 Leuly has played.
What does Max Leuly play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Max Leuly opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Leuly answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Max Leuly play as White?
As White, Max Leuly's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Leuly play as Black?
As Black, Max Leuly most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Max Leuly's FIDE rating?
Max Leuly is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Max Leuly played?
Our database contains 162 games by Max Leuly, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 65 draws, 49 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Leuly?
162 games by Max Leuly 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.