Prepare against Maxim Ventura Bolet
FM · Spain · World #5,980 classical · FIDE ID 22238824
When preparing against Maxim Ventura Bolet, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 692 games by Maxim Ventura Bolet, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Ventura Bolet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Ventura Bolet 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 | 2,248 | 2,296 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,238 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,247 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 692 | 280 | 119 | 293 | 40.5% |
| As White | 340 | 145 | 58 | 137 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 352 | 135 | 61 | 156 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Ventura Bolet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Ventura Bolet's side.
First moves as White (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 40.3% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 130 | 38.2% | 45.4% |
| c4 | 64 | 18.8% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.2% | 62.5% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bolet usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Bolet usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bolet usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 45.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Bolet usually continues c4 (35.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Bolet usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bolet usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 51.2% | 57.0% |
| Nf6 | 64 | 38.1% | 42.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 62.4% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 35 | 34.7% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Maxim Ventura Bolet's chess games
All 692 games by Maxim Ventura Bolet in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 280 wins, 119 draws, 293 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 47 | 18/7/22 | 38.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 43 | 13/10/20 | 30.2% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 30 | 17/3/10 | 56.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 64 | 24/6/34 | 37.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 60 | 25/14/21 | 41.7% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 36 | 17/2/17 | 47.2% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 25 | 5/5/15 | 20.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Martin Bitelmajer | 2,475 | Titled Tue Late | A88 |
| Jan 2025 | Je Slaby | 2,464 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| Mar 2024 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Mar 2024 | Vaclav Finek | 2,436 | Titled Tue Early | C24 |
| Dec 2023 | Mahel Boyer | 2,427 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 404 | 190.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2011 | 16 | 10 | 1,898 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2009 | 13 | 9 | 1,777 |
| Sant Boi Chalmeta Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,297 |
| Mollet CM | 2011 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,779 |
| 16th Malaga Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,278 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open A 31st | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Ventura Bolet's chess games?
692 games by Maxim Ventura Bolet, from Jan 2009 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 Ventura Bolet has played.
What does Maxim Ventura Bolet play on the first move as White?
Across 340 games with White in our database, Maxim Ventura Bolet opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Ventura Bolet answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Maxim Ventura Bolet play as White?
As White, Maxim Ventura Bolet's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (47 games, 38.3% win rate); English Opening (43 games, 30.2% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 56.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 340 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Ventura Bolet play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Ventura Bolet most often plays: Alekhine Defense (64 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (60 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 47.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 352 games.
What is Maxim Ventura Bolet's FIDE rating?
Maxim Ventura Bolet is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Maxim Ventura Bolet played?
Our database contains 692 games by Maxim Ventura Bolet, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 280 wins, 119 draws, 293 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Ventura Bolet?
692 games by Maxim Ventura Bolet 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.