Prepare against Maxime Bollard
France · World #23,689 classical · FIDE ID 652555
Our database contains 83 games by Maxime Bollard, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxime Bollard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxime Bollard 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 | 2,027 | 2,057 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 37 | 13 | 33 | 44.6% |
| As White | 52 | 20 | 10 | 22 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 54.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxime Bollard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxime Bollard's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 76.9% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Bollard usually continues c4 (35.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Bollard usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bollard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Bollard usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bollard usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bollard usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 55.0% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Maxime Bollard's chess games
All 83 games by Maxime Bollard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 37 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Denis Barbini | 2,100 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | D07 |
| Oct 2008 | Clara Le Bail | 2,044 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | D15 |
| Apr 2007 | Alexandre Gabard | 2,041 | ch-FRA U16 | B25 |
| Aug 2008 | Laurent Zaninetti | 2,013 | ch-FRA Open A | A90 |
| Oct 2011 | Aurelien Gallant | 2,011 | chT1A-FRA 1112 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U20 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 1,575 |
| chT-FRA U20 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,662 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,078 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,885 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| chT-FRA U20 0405 | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 1,702 |
| Val Thorens Open B | 1995 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxime Bollard's chess games?
83 games by Maxime Bollard, from Apr 2005 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 Maxime Bollard has played.
What does Maxime Bollard play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Maxime Bollard opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxime Bollard answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Maxime Bollard play as White?
As White, Maxime Bollard's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxime Bollard play as Black?
As Black, Maxime Bollard most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Maxime Bollard's FIDE rating?
Maxime Bollard is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Maxime Bollard played?
Our database contains 83 games by Maxime Bollard, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxime Bollard?
83 games by Maxime Bollard 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.