Prepare against Patrick Maes
Belgium · World #44,480 classical · FIDE ID 205397
Our database contains 122 games by Patrick Maes, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Maes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Maes 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 | 1,915 | 2,107 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,943 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,953 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 41 | 25 | 56 | 33.6% |
| As White | 62 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 18 | 11 | 31 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Maes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Maes's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 91.9% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Maes usually continues d3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Maes usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Maes usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Maes usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Maes usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Maes usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 95.8% | 15.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 20 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Patrick Maes's chess games
All 122 games by Patrick Maes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 41 wins, 25 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 55 | 17/9/29 | 30.9% |
| A40 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Munroe L Morrison | 2,270 | 19th ch-NATO | B10 |
| Dec 2014 | Walter Bloessl | 2,157 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1415 | B07 |
| Jul 2015 | Paolo Tocco | 2,129 | ch-NATO 26th | C63 |
| Jul 2015 | Slawomir Krainski | 2,089 | ch-NATO 26th | C29 |
| Sep 2012 | Jasper Bons | 2,050 | 23rd Goch Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,929 |
| 23rd ch-NATO | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,794 |
| 11th ch-NATO | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,191 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,871 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| 22nd ch-NATO | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,084 |
| 10th ch-NATO | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Maes's chess games?
122 games by Patrick Maes, from Jul 2005 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 Patrick Maes has played.
What does Patrick Maes play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Patrick Maes opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Maes answers 1...g6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Patrick Maes play as White?
As White, Patrick Maes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Vienna Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Maes play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Maes most often plays: Modern Defense (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Patrick Maes's FIDE rating?
Patrick Maes is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Patrick Maes played?
Our database contains 122 games by Patrick Maes, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 25 draws, 56 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Maes?
122 games by Patrick Maes 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.