Prepare against Max Lieb
DEU · World #85,499 classical · FIDE ID 34630651
When preparing against Max Lieb, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 70 games by Max Lieb, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Max Lieb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Lieb 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 | 1,772 | 1,861 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,635 | 1,635 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,624 | 1,662 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 31.4% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Lieb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Lieb's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Lieb usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lieb usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Lieb usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Lieb usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lieb usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 20.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Max Lieb's chess games
All 70 games by Max Lieb in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 22 wins, 25 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Martin Soellig | 1,978 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | B24 |
| Aug 2026 | Moritz Krueger | 1,914 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | A45 |
| May 2024 | Vladislav Barsov | 1,893 | ch-GER U25 Open B | A11 |
| Jul 2024 | Stephan Kobs | 1,890 | 3rd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open | A59 |
| Aug 2026 | Michael Krumschmidt | 1,858 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,766 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,806 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,703 |
| LJEM SH 2026 - U18 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| 3rd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,866 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,835 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Lieb's chess games?
70 games by Max Lieb, from Jun 2023 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 Lieb has played.
What does Max Lieb play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Max Lieb opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Lieb answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Max Lieb play as White?
As White, Max Lieb's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Lieb play as Black?
As Black, Max Lieb most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Max Lieb's FIDE rating?
Max Lieb is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,635 in rapid and 1,624 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Max Lieb played?
Our database contains 70 games by Max Lieb, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 25 draws, 23 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Lieb?
70 games by Max Lieb 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.