Prepare against Maxence Murara
CM · Rwanda · World #68,995 classical · FIDE ID 16000013
When preparing against Maxence Murara, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 85 games by Maxence Murara, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxence Murara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxence Murara 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 | 1,825 | 1,880 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 19 | 8 | 58 | 22.4% |
| As White | 50 | 8 | 3 | 39 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxence Murara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxence Murara's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 48.0% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 22 | 44.0% | 20.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Murara usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Murara usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Murara usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 20.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Murara usually continues c4 (5.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Murara usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Murara usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 50.0% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Maxence Murara's chess games
All 85 games by Maxence Murara in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Ismail1 Ibrahim | 2,067 | Olympiad-35 | C71 |
| Oct 2010 | Peter J. Kirby | 2,031 | Olympiad-39 | B51 |
| Aug 2012 | Hui Li | 1,958 | Olympiad-40 | A18 |
| Sep 2010 | Michael Radford | 1,895 | Olympiad-39 | D62 |
| Sep 2012 | Gary Cooper | 1,893 | Olympiad-40 | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 1.5 | 1,841 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 10 | 2 | 1,999 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,942 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 10 | 2 | 1,838 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,816 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,004 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxence Murara's chess games?
85 games by Maxence Murara, from Jan 2005 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 Maxence Murara has played.
What does Maxence Murara play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Maxence Murara opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxence Murara answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...b5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Maxence Murara play as White?
As White, Maxence Murara's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxence Murara play as Black?
As Black, Maxence Murara most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Maxence Murara's FIDE rating?
Maxence Murara is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,880 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Maxence Murara played?
Our database contains 85 games by Maxence Murara, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 58 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxence Murara?
85 games by Maxence Murara 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.