Prepare against Maximilian L Lystad
Norway · World #169,668 classical · FIDE ID 1522361
When preparing against Maximilian L Lystad, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Maximilian L Lystad, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian L Lystad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian L Lystad 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 | 1,840 | 1,847 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,763 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,802 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 29.4% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian L Lystad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian L Lystad's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Lystad usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Lystad usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lystad usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lystad usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lystad usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lystad usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Maximilian L Lystad's chess games
All 34 games by Maximilian L Lystad in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | William Alexander Olsen | 1,862 | Kragero Open B | A23 |
| Jul 2023 | Kent Roger Samuelsen | 1,659 | chB-NOR | B40 |
| Nov 2015 | Leif Edvin Warstad | 1,337 | Oslo Stjernens Open | D38 |
| Jun 2017 | Eivind Grunt Kreken | 1,150 | Oslo Stjernen Open B | B85 |
| Nov 2015 | Lars Eivind Lervag | 1,097 | Oslo Stjernens Open | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,799 |
| ch-NOR U12 | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,299 |
| Oslo Stjernens Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,351 |
| Oslo Stjernen Open B | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,238 |
| Kragero Open B | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,828 |
| ch-NOR U10 | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 574 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,866 |
| Nordstrand GP B | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,766 |
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Where can I find Maximilian L Lystad's chess games?
34 games by Maximilian L Lystad, from Jul 2015 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 Maximilian L Lystad has played.
What does Maximilian L Lystad play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Maximilian L Lystad opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian L Lystad answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maximilian L Lystad play as White?
As White, Maximilian L Lystad's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian L Lystad play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian L Lystad most often plays: Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maximilian L Lystad's FIDE rating?
Maximilian L Lystad is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maximilian L Lystad played?
Our database contains 34 games by Maximilian L Lystad, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian L Lystad?
34 games by Maximilian L Lystad 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.