Prepare against Maxim Lorigan
Ireland · World #99,361 classical · FIDE ID 2518198
When preparing against Maxim Lorigan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Maxim Lorigan, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Lorigan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Lorigan 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 | 1,731 | 1,956 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,929 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,710 | 1,710 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 29.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Lorigan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Lorigan's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lorigan usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lorigan usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Maxim Lorigan's chess games
All 34 games by Maxim Lorigan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Conor Nolan | 2,000 | 103rd ch-IRL | D06 |
| Aug 2026 | Aiden Thomas Boby | 1,978 | 105th ch-IRL 2026 | B03 |
| Jul 2025 | Senith Thenula Gunarathne | 1,876 | Robinson Cup | D43 |
| Aug 2026 | Declan Voogt | 1,849 | 105th ch-IRL 2026 | D85 |
| Jul 2025 | James Ratcliffe | 1,787 | Robinson Cup | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105th ch-IRL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,890 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| Robinson Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,556 |
| Robinson Cup | 2025 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| Malahide Millennium Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,763 |
| Dublin Easter International Open | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 1,939 |
| 103rd ch-IRL 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Lorigan's chess games?
34 games by Maxim Lorigan, from Apr 2022 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 Lorigan has played.
What does Maxim Lorigan play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Maxim Lorigan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Lorigan answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maxim Lorigan play as White?
As White, Maxim Lorigan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Lorigan play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Lorigan most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Maxim Lorigan's FIDE rating?
Maxim Lorigan is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,710 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Maxim Lorigan played?
Our database contains 34 games by Maxim Lorigan, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Lorigan?
34 games by Maxim Lorigan 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.