Prepare against Max N Turner
CM · United Kingdom · World #4,158 classical · FIDE ID 447722
When preparing against Max N Turner, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Max N Turner, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Max N Turner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max N Turner 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 | 2,298 | 2,298 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,280 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,162 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 131 | 72 | 89 | 44.9% |
| As White | 153 | 77 | 34 | 42 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 139 | 54 | 38 | 47 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max N Turner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max N Turner's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 145 | 94.8% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Turner usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Turner usually continues c4 (74.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Turner usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Turner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 51.8% | 55.2% |
| c5 | 24 | 42.9% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 81.0% | 48.9% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 19.0% | 54.5% |
Max N Turner's chess games
All 292 games by Max N Turner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Sep 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: 131 wins, 72 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 3/3/11 | 17.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Velimir Ivic | 2,571 | Titled Tue | A50 |
| Feb 2024 | Ameet K Ghasi | 2,508 | chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | E62 |
| Jun 2023 | Balaji Daggupati | 2,494 | Titled Tue Late | D27 |
| Aug 2022 | Mark L Hebden | 2,476 | 108th ch-GBR | D58 |
| Aug 2021 | Mihnea Costachi | 2,471 | Titled Tue | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 48 | 22.5 | 2,325 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2021 | 17 | 10 | 2,199 |
| ch-British Universities | 2024 | 16 | 13.5 | 2,061 |
| Newcastle on Tyne Open | 2018 | 13 | 5 | 1,938 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,399 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,113 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters IM | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
| 109th ch-GBR | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max N Turner's chess games?
292 games by Max N Turner, from Sep 2015 to Sep 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 N Turner has played.
What does Max N Turner play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Max N Turner opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max N Turner answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Max N Turner play as White?
As White, Max N Turner's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (17 games, 17.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max N Turner play as Black?
As Black, Max N Turner most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Max N Turner's FIDE rating?
Max N Turner is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Max N Turner played?
Our database contains 292 games by Max N Turner, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 72 draws, 89 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max N Turner?
292 games by Max N Turner 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.