Prepare against Maxwell Solomon
CM · ZAF · World #48,339 classical · FIDE ID 14300478
Our database contains 82 games by Maxwell Solomon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxwell Solomon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxwell Solomon 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 | 1,900 | 2,201 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,059 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,043 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 32 | 18 | 32 | 39.0% |
| As White | 39 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxwell Solomon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxwell Solomon's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 41.0% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 15 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 17.9% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Solomon usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Solomon usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Solomon usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Solomon usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Solomon usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Solomon usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Maxwell Solomon's chess games
All 82 games by Maxwell Solomon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A95 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1994 | Eduard Meduna | 2,485 | Olympiad-31 | A54 |
| Apr 2000 | Charles De Villiers | 2,335 | ch-RSA | D36 |
| Dec 1994 | Anthony J. Love | 2,330 | Olympiad-31 | B50 |
| Nov 2000 | Marc Simonet Pons | 2,295 | Olympiad-34 | A93 |
| Dec 1994 | Hafizulhelmi Mas | 2,250 | Olympiad-31 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2015 | 20 | 12 | 2,138 |
| ch-RSA | 2000 | 13 | 6 | 2,218 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-RSA Seniors | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 1,998 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,268 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,243 |
| Cape Town Classic | 2015 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,874 |
| RSA Open | 1996 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxwell Solomon's chess games?
82 games by Maxwell Solomon, from Apr 2003 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 Maxwell Solomon has played.
What does Maxwell Solomon play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Maxwell Solomon opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxwell Solomon answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Maxwell Solomon play as White?
As White, Maxwell Solomon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxwell Solomon play as Black?
As Black, Maxwell Solomon most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Maxwell Solomon's FIDE rating?
Maxwell Solomon is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Maxwell Solomon played?
Our database contains 82 games by Maxwell Solomon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxwell Solomon?
82 games by Maxwell Solomon 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.