Prepare against Max Warmerdam
GM · NLD · World #343 classical · FIDE ID 1048104
When preparing against Max Warmerdam, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 35.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,954 games by Max Warmerdam, covering Apr 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Max Warmerdam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Warmerdam 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 | 2,542 | 2,679 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,509 | 2,537 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,564 | 2,584 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,954 | 937 | 533 | 484 | 48.0% |
| As White | 988 | 522 | 255 | 211 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 966 | 415 | 278 | 273 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Warmerdam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Warmerdam's side.
First moves as White (988 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 518 | 52.4% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 203 | 20.5% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 156 | 15.8% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 107 | 10.8% | 63.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Warmerdam usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Warmerdam usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Warmerdam usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 68.2% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Warmerdam usually continues g3 (66.2% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Warmerdam usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Warmerdam usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (454 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 266 | 58.6% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 148 | 32.6% | 55.7% |
| c6 | 35 | 7.7% | 85.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 163 | 52.6% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 136 | 43.9% | 56.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Max Warmerdam's chess games
All 1,954 games by Max Warmerdam in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 937 wins, 533 draws, 484 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 75 | 46/16/13 | 61.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 65 | 34/17/14 | 52.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 41 | 22/12/7 | 53.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 19/7/12 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 34 | 19/4/11 | 55.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 14/8/11 | 42.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 33 | 18/11/4 | 54.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 32 | 14/13/5 | 43.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 97 | 48/21/28 | 49.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 63 | 27/19/17 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 59 | 27/18/14 | 45.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 51 | 23/12/16 | 45.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 41 | 15/14/12 | 36.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 34 | 18/7/9 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 17/6/10 | 51.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 13/9/10 | 40.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 32 | 14/14/4 | 43.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,803 | 87th Tata Steel Masters | D04 |
| Jan 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | 87th Tata Steel Masters | B50 |
| Feb 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,788 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Dec 2025 | Anish Giri | 2,760 | World Blitz 2025 | C55 |
| Feb 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,758 | Titled Tue Early | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 375 | 249.5 | 2,506 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,367 |
| ch-NED KO | 2025 | 24 | 16 | 2,687 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 22 | 9 | 2,549 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 2,373 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,590 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2012 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,438 |
| Apeldoorn Lichess Blitz Inv | 2020 | 18 | 13 | 2,545 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Liam Vrolijk (20 games) · Thomas Beerdsen (20 games) · Daniel Dardha (16 games) · Loek Van Wely (11 games) · Sipke Ernst (11 games) · Koen Leenhouts (11 games) · Miguoel Admiraal (11 games) · Robby Kevlishvili (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Warmerdam's chess games?
1,954 games by Max Warmerdam, from Apr 2013 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 Warmerdam has played.
What does Max Warmerdam play on the first move as White?
Across 988 games with White in our database, Max Warmerdam opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Warmerdam answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Max Warmerdam play as White?
As White, Max Warmerdam's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (75 games, 61.3% win rate); Sicilian (65 games, 52.3% win rate); English Opening (41 games, 53.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 988 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Warmerdam play as Black?
As Black, Max Warmerdam most often plays: Sicilian (97 games, 49.5% win rate); Indian Defense (63 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (59 games, 45.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 966 games.
What is Max Warmerdam's FIDE rating?
Max Warmerdam is currently rated 2,542 in classical chess, 2,509 in rapid and 2,564 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,679 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Max Warmerdam played?
Our database contains 1,954 games by Max Warmerdam, covering Apr 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 937 wins, 533 draws, 484 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Warmerdam?
1,954 games by Max Warmerdam 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.