Prepare against Maxim Dunn
United Kingdom · World #34,973 classical · FIDE ID 456551
When preparing against Maxim Dunn, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 108 games by Maxim Dunn, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Dunn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Dunn 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 | 1,959 | 1,985 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,864 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,893 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 38 | 28 | 42 | 35.2% |
| As White | 57 | 27 | 13 | 17 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 51 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Dunn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Dunn's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 38.6% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 20 | 35.1% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 17.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Dunn usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Dunn usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Dunn usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Dunn usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Dunn usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Dunn usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 83.9% | 36.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
Maxim Dunn's chess games
All 108 games by Maxim Dunn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 38 wins, 28 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Martin G Walker | 2,196 | 2nd 4NCL Online Open | D77 |
| May 2025 | Svetlana Sucikova | 2,175 | 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | D30 |
| May 2020 | Tomasz Sygnowski | 2,143 | English Online Blitz Gp1 | D30 |
| Apr 2025 | Ryszard Maciol | 2,135 | 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | E04 |
| Oct 2020 | Mark D Crowther | 2,117 | 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,998 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,140 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,823 |
| London Chess Classic Blitz D | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,788 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,750 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,726 |
| English Online Blitz Gp1 | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Dunn's chess games?
108 games by Maxim Dunn, from Jan 2017 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 Maxim Dunn has played.
What does Maxim Dunn play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Maxim Dunn opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Dunn answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Maxim Dunn play as White?
As White, Maxim Dunn's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Dunn play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Dunn most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Maxim Dunn's FIDE rating?
Maxim Dunn is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Maxim Dunn played?
Our database contains 108 games by Maxim Dunn, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 28 draws, 42 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Dunn?
108 games by Maxim Dunn 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.