Prepare against Maximilien Paillard
France · World #58,116 classical · FIDE ID 677477
Our database contains 43 games by Maximilien Paillard, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maximilien Paillard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilien Paillard 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 | 1,862 | 1,890 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,923 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,903 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 39.5% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d6 (38% of these games) — Paillard usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Paillard usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Paillard usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (86% of these games) — Paillard usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Paillard usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Maximilien Paillard's chess games
All 43 games by Maximilien Paillard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Gunnar Jacob | 2,314 | 8th La Fere Open | D30 |
| Jul 2012 | Denis Vekemans | 1,980 | 11th La Fere Open | A42 |
| Jul 2009 | Eric Boudier | 1,883 | 8th La Fere Open | A18 |
| Jul 2010 | Aage Sivertsen | 1,876 | La Fere Open | B00 |
| Jul 2010 | Andre Louis | 1,848 | La Fere Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,776 |
| La Fere Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,878 |
| 2026 SACA Autumn Classical | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,724 |
| 6th La Fere Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,354 |
| ch-FRA U08 | 2007 | 1 | 1 | 1,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilien Paillard's chess games?
43 games by Maximilien Paillard, from Apr 2009 to Aug 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 Maximilien Paillard has played.
What does Maximilien Paillard play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Maximilien Paillard opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilien Paillard answers 1...Nc6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Maximilien Paillard play as White?
As White, Maximilien Paillard's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilien Paillard play as Black?
As Black, Maximilien Paillard most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Maximilien Paillard's FIDE rating?
Maximilien Paillard is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Maximilien Paillard played?
Our database contains 43 games by Maximilien Paillard, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilien Paillard?
43 games by Maximilien Paillard 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.