Prepare against Max Pert
FM · United Kingdom · World #9,157 classical · FIDE ID 456845
Our database contains 286 games by Max Pert, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Max Pert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Pert 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 | 2,183 | 2,323 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,130 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,051 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 118 | 66 | 102 | 41.3% |
| As White | 145 | 69 | 30 | 46 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 141 | 49 | 36 | 56 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Pert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Pert's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 73.1% | 59.9% |
| e4 | 28 | 19.3% | 55.4% |
| c4 | 10 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Pert usually continues Bg5 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pert usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pert usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Pert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pert usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pert usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 50 | 57.5% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 18 | 20.7% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 9.2% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 57.6% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Max Pert's chess games
All 286 games by Max Pert in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 118 wins, 66 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Marsel Efroimski | 2,397 | London Classic Masters | B15 |
| Feb 2025 | Levente Papp | 2,387 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | James P Jackson | 2,375 | 4NCL 2024-25 | C55 |
| Nov 2024 | Vladimir Sergeev Petrov | 2,349 | London Classic Masters | A46 |
| Dec 2024 | Vache Hovakimyan | 2,319 | Titled Tue Early | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 48 | 20 | 2,215 |
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,251 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,969 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,079 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,179 |
| Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Pert's chess games?
286 games by Max Pert, from Sep 2018 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 Pert has played.
What does Max Pert play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Max Pert opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Pert answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Max Pert play as White?
As White, Max Pert's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Pert play as Black?
As Black, Max Pert most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Max Pert's FIDE rating?
Max Pert is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Max Pert played?
Our database contains 286 games by Max Pert, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 66 draws, 102 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Pert?
286 games by Max Pert 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.