Prepare against Maxim Barth Stanford
IM · Norway · World #5,113 classical · FIDE ID 408280
When preparing against Maxim Barth Stanford, expect 1.e4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 621 games by Maxim Barth Stanford, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Barth Stanford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Barth Stanford 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 | 2,270 | 2,437 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,360 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,214 | 2,370 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 621 | 226 | 215 | 180 | 36.4% |
| As White | 316 | 132 | 104 | 80 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 305 | 94 | 111 | 100 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Barth Stanford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Barth Stanford's side.
First moves as White (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 37.7% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 115 | 36.4% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 18.0% | 68.4% |
| c4 | 21 | 6.6% | 54.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Stanford usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Stanford usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Stanford usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Stanford usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Stanford usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Stanford usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 78.9% | 49.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 10.9% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.3% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 73.5% | 41.0% |
| d5 | 26 | 23.0% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Maxim Barth Stanford's chess games
All 621 games by Maxim Barth Stanford in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 226 wins, 215 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 14 | 11/3/0 | 78.6% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 27 | 7/11/9 | 25.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 2/10/8 | 10.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,557 | ch-NOR | E07 |
| Jan 2008 | Chen Zhu | 2,548 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | B51 |
| Mar 2008 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,539 | chT-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | E90 |
| Apr 2012 | Fabien Libiszewski | 2,523 | 35th San Sebastian Open | B72 |
| Sep 2006 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,513 | ch-EU Union | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2022 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,362 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 26 | 15 | 2,207 |
| Oslo Open | 2017 | 26 | 16 | 2,346 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,181 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| 93rd ch-GBR | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,497 |
| chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,307 |
| 89th ch-BCF | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Barth Stanford's chess games?
621 games by Maxim Barth Stanford, from Apr 2003 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 Maxim Barth Stanford has played.
What does Maxim Barth Stanford play on the first move as White?
Across 316 games with White in our database, Maxim Barth Stanford opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Barth Stanford answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Maxim Barth Stanford play as White?
As White, Maxim Barth Stanford's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (22 games, 59.1% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 316 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Barth Stanford play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Barth Stanford most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 305 games.
What is Maxim Barth Stanford's FIDE rating?
Maxim Barth Stanford is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,214 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Maxim Barth Stanford played?
Our database contains 621 games by Maxim Barth Stanford, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 226 wins, 215 draws, 180 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Barth Stanford?
621 games by Maxim Barth Stanford 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.