Prepare against Max Mottola
United States · World #10,592 classical · FIDE ID 30985862
Our database contains 271 games by Max Mottola, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Mottola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Mottola 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 | 2,161 | 2,247 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,121 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 97 | 37 | 137 | 35.8% |
| As White | 141 | 60 | 16 | 65 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 130 | 37 | 21 | 72 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Mottola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Mottola's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 71.6% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 24 | 17.0% | 45.8% |
| a3 | 5 | 3.5% | 80.0% |
| a4 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Mottola usually continues Bf4 (32.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Mottola usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Mottola usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Mottola usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Mottola usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mottola usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 59.7% | 32.5% |
| c6 | 18 | 26.9% | 30.6% |
| a5 | 9 | 13.4% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 79.5% | 32.3% |
| a5 | 7 | 17.9% | 92.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Max Mottola's chess games
All 271 games by Max Mottola in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 97 wins, 37 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 68 | 24/7/37 | 35.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 33 | 11/1/21 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 2/3/12 | 11.8% |
| B00 | Ware Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Mar 2025 | Nikita Matinian | 2,415 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jan 2025 | Thomas Dionisi | 2,393 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jan 2025 | Marco Riehle | 2,388 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | Ben Li | 2,356 | Titled Tue Late | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 190 | 83.5 | 2,172 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 22 | 2021 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 23 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,887 |
| Marshall Mem Day Inv IM B | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,309 |
| New York Marshall Labor Day Schev | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,240 |
| Marshall Summer Inv IMC | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,153 |
| New York Qual | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| 13th NY Int. Super Swiss | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Mottola's chess games?
271 games by Max Mottola, from Oct 2021 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 Mottola has played.
What does Max Mottola play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Max Mottola opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Mottola answers 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...a5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...a5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Max Mottola play as White?
As White, Max Mottola's most-played openings in our database are: London System (68 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Mottola play as Black?
As Black, Max Mottola most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Ware Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Max Mottola's FIDE rating?
Max Mottola is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Max Mottola played?
Our database contains 271 games by Max Mottola, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 37 draws, 137 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Mottola?
271 games by Max Mottola 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.