Prepare against Maxim Slagter
Belgium · World #39,772 classical · FIDE ID 236268
When preparing against Maxim Slagter, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Maxim Slagter, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Slagter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Slagter 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 | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,892 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 43.6% |
| As White | 21 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Slagter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Slagter's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 78.6% score
- …e5 (52% of these games) — Slagter usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Slagter usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Slagter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Maxim Slagter's chess games
All 39 games by Maxim Slagter in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 4 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Ezra Terryn | 1,833 | ch-BEL U18 | B23 |
| Apr 2014 | Hendrik Decrop | 1,817 | ch-BEL U16 | B77 |
| Apr 2014 | Tibo Lachaert | 1,788 | ch-BEL U16 | B13 |
| May 2012 | Wim De Ruyter | 1,681 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | C44 |
| Apr 2015 | Simon Deschepper | 1,527 | ch-BEL U18 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U16 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,841 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,776 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,695 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,633 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,612 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Slagter's chess games?
39 games by Maxim Slagter, from May 2014 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 Slagter has played.
What does Maxim Slagter play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Maxim Slagter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Slagter answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Maxim Slagter play as White?
As White, Maxim Slagter's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Slagter play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Slagter most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maxim Slagter's FIDE rating?
Maxim Slagter is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maxim Slagter played?
Our database contains 39 games by Maxim Slagter, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 4 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Slagter?
39 games by Maxim Slagter 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.