Prepare against Maximiliano Perez
IM · Argentina · World #2,082 classical · FIDE ID 117234
When preparing against Maximiliano Perez, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,029 games by Maximiliano Perez, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maximiliano Perez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximiliano Perez 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 | 2,379 | 2,451 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,380 | 2,380 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,401 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,029 | 471 | 226 | 332 | 45.8% |
| As White | 518 | 261 | 109 | 148 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 511 | 210 | 117 | 184 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximiliano Perez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximiliano Perez's side.
First moves as White (518 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 481 | 92.9% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 17 | 3.3% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.7% | 44.4% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 1.0% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Perez usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Perez usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 159 | 69.4% | 53.5% |
| e5 | 38 | 16.6% | 46.1% |
| g6 | 18 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.5% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 164 | 89.6% | 55.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 4.4% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Maximiliano Perez's chess games
All 1,029 games by Maximiliano Perez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 471 wins, 226 draws, 332 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 83 | 42/14/27 | 50.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 28/7/12 | 59.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 27 | 8/6/13 | 29.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 15/2/10 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 23 | 14/2/7 | 60.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 68 | 30/11/27 | 44.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 19/10/10 | 48.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 38 | 16/7/15 | 42.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 14/12/7 | 42.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,709 | PRO League Stage | A08 |
| Feb 2018 | Robin Van Kampen | 2,646 | PRO League Stage | B38 |
| Apr 2020 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,629 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Dec 2025 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,624 | Szmetan-Giardelli Blitz | D37 |
| Feb 2021 | Eric Hansen | 2,606 | Titled Tue | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 460 | 235.5 | 2,300 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 28 | 11 | 2,432 |
| chT-ARG | 2018 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,430 |
| Buenos Aires Grafica Yael | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,460 |
| LNA Puma Cup | 2007 | 13 | 8 | 2,298 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 13 | 9 | 2,363 |
| 94th ch-ARG | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,396 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 9 | 2,348 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andres Rodriguez Vila (14 games) · Kevin Paveto (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximiliano Perez's chess games?
1,029 games by Maximiliano Perez, from Jan 2006 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 Maximiliano Perez has played.
What does Maximiliano Perez play on the first move as White?
Across 518 games with White in our database, Maximiliano Perez opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximiliano Perez answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Maximiliano Perez play as White?
As White, Maximiliano Perez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (83 games, 50.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 59.6% win rate); Italian Game (27 games, 29.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 518 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximiliano Perez play as Black?
As Black, Maximiliano Perez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (68 games, 44.1% win rate); Modern Defense (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 511 games.
What is Maximiliano Perez's FIDE rating?
Maximiliano Perez is currently rated 2,379 in classical chess, 2,380 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,451 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Maximiliano Perez played?
Our database contains 1,029 games by Maximiliano Perez, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 471 wins, 226 draws, 332 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximiliano Perez?
1,029 games by Maximiliano Perez 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.