Prepare against Maxim Le Clercq
NLD · World #17,168 classical · FIDE ID 1027476
Our database contains 81 games by Maxim Le Clercq, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Le Clercq's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Le Clercq 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 | 2,083 | 2,091 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,042 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 23 | 19 | 39 | 28.4% |
| As White | 40 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Le Clercq's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Le Clercq's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 62.5% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Clercq usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Clercq usually continues Bf4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Clercq usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Clercq usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Clercq usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Clercq usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Maxim Le Clercq's chess games
All 81 games by Maxim Le Clercq in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 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: 23 wins, 19 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Colm Daly | 2,292 | Dublin Bolger Cup | A38 |
| Mar 2022 | Erwan Lever | 2,263 | Dublin Bolger Cup | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Frank Agter | 2,182 | Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | D00 |
| Aug 2017 | Ed Baarslag | 2,109 | 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | D02 |
| Aug 2012 | Rob Bodicker | 2,070 | 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Leiden LCT Open B | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2011 | 9 | 1 | 1,688 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,120 |
| Dublin Bolger Cup | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,134 |
| 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,006 |
| 1st Prague Autumn Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Le Clercq's chess games?
81 games by Maxim Le Clercq, from Sep 2009 to Aug 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 Le Clercq has played.
What does Maxim Le Clercq play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Maxim Le Clercq opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Le Clercq answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Maxim Le Clercq play as White?
As White, Maxim Le Clercq's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Le Clercq play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Le Clercq most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Maxim Le Clercq's FIDE rating?
Maxim Le Clercq is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Maxim Le Clercq played?
Our database contains 81 games by Maxim Le Clercq, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 19 draws, 39 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Le Clercq?
81 games by Maxim Le Clercq 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.