Prepare against Maxime Hauchamps
FM · Belgium · World #1,374 classical · FIDE ID 264865
When preparing against Maxime Hauchamps, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 115 games by Maxime Hauchamps, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maxime Hauchamps's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxime Hauchamps 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 | 2,419 | 2,419 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,291 | 2,309 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,317 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 46 | 18 | 51 | 40.0% |
| As White | 53 | 23 | 10 | 20 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 23 | 8 | 31 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxime Hauchamps's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxime Hauchamps's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 75.5% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 18.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Hauchamps usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Hauchamps usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hauchamps usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hauchamps usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hauchamps usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Hauchamps usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 93.5% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 76.2% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
Maxime Hauchamps's chess games
All 115 games by Maxime Hauchamps in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 46 wins, 18 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D73 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,557 | Helmond Rapid Open | D43 |
| Jul 2025 | Sim Maerevoet | 2,454 | ch-BEL | B36 |
| Sep 2024 | Edwin Van Haastert | 2,412 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | D26 |
| Dec 2025 | Johannes Florstedt | 2,411 | 12th Sunway Sitges | B33 |
| Jul 2026 | Amir Zouaghi | 2,374 | ch-BEL 2026 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 2,307 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,357 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,309 |
| ch-BEL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,357 |
| Wachtebeke-A | 2024 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,964 |
| Ronald Decrop Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,200 |
| Online Friendship U12 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,529 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxime Hauchamps's chess games?
115 games by Maxime Hauchamps, from Oct 2019 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 Maxime Hauchamps has played.
What does Maxime Hauchamps play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Maxime Hauchamps opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxime Hauchamps answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Maxime Hauchamps play as White?
As White, Maxime Hauchamps's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxime Hauchamps play as Black?
As Black, Maxime Hauchamps most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Maxime Hauchamps's FIDE rating?
Maxime Hauchamps is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess, 2,291 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Maxime Hauchamps played?
Our database contains 115 games by Maxime Hauchamps, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 18 draws, 51 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxime Hauchamps?
115 games by Maxime Hauchamps 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.