Prepare against Max Meessen
DEU · World #13,934 classical · FIDE ID 4692799
When preparing against Max Meessen, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Max Meessen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Max Meessen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Meessen 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 | 2,117 | 2,238 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,169 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,184 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 54 | 101 | 57 | 25.5% |
| As White | 98 | 29 | 42 | 27 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 114 | 25 | 59 | 30 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Meessen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Meessen's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 81.6% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Meessen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Meessen usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Meessen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Meessen usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Meessen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Meessen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 68.5% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 31.5% | 55.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 59.5% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 40.5% | 50.0% |
Max Meessen's chess games
All 212 games by Max Meessen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 101 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A16 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Christian Richter | 2,352 | BL2-Nord 1718 | E84 |
| Sep 2014 | Oliver Zierke | 2,277 | BL2-Nord 1415 | D55 |
| Dec 2014 | Kasmir Ribic | 2,276 | BL2-Nord 1415 | D10 |
| Jan 2013 | Dirk Hummel | 2,270 | Oberliga Nord W 1213 | E35 |
| Aug 2009 | Werner Wilke | 2,269 | 16th Vienna Open | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppingen Open | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| ch-Baden MA | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,175 |
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,197 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,369 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,933 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| BL2-Nord 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Meessen's chess games?
212 games by Max Meessen, from Apr 2003 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 Meessen has played.
What does Max Meessen play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Max Meessen opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Meessen answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Max Meessen play as White?
As White, Max Meessen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Meessen play as Black?
As Black, Max Meessen most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Max Meessen's FIDE rating?
Max Meessen is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Max Meessen played?
Our database contains 212 games by Max Meessen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 101 draws, 57 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Meessen?
212 games by Max Meessen 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.