Prepare against Maxamillian John
United Kingdom · World #111,772 classical · FIDE ID 467677
When preparing against Maxamillian John, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Maxamillian John, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxamillian John's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxamillian John 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 | 1,696 | 1,704 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,665 | 1,665 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxamillian John's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxamillian John's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — John usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — John usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — John usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Maxamillian John's chess games
All 32 games by Maxamillian John in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | David W Adam | 1,758 | 2nd Sub 2000 4NCL Online Congress | A13 |
| Aug 2020 | Paul Doherty | 1,738 | 2nd Sub 2000 4NCL Online Congress | A96 |
| Dec 2019 | Mark Engelen | 1,703 | 11th London Classic Open U1750 | D36 |
| Jul 2020 | Stephen Greep | 1,690 | 4NCL Online Congress 1st Minor | C17 |
| Sep 2020 | Robert P Taylor | 1,689 | 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Major Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Witney Online Rapid | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,329 |
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Major Open | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,607 |
| 10th London Chess Classic Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,384 |
| 2nd Sub 2000 4NCL Online Congress | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,794 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,681 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 1st Minor | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,567 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxamillian John's chess games?
32 games by Maxamillian John, from Apr 2018 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 Maxamillian John has played.
What does Maxamillian John play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Maxamillian John opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxamillian John answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Maxamillian John play as White?
As White, Maxamillian John's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxamillian John play as Black?
As Black, Maxamillian John most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Maxamillian John's FIDE rating?
Maxamillian John is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess and 1,665 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,704 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Maxamillian John played?
Our database contains 32 games by Maxamillian John, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxamillian John?
32 games by Maxamillian John 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.