Prepare against Andrei Maksimenko
GM · Ukraine · World #1,478 classical · FIDE ID 14100584
When preparing against Andrei Maksimenko, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.1% over 57 games.
Our database contains 1,521 games by Andrei Maksimenko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Maksimenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Maksimenko 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 | 2,413 | 2,559 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,552 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,598 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,521 | 581 | 706 | 234 | 38.2% |
| As White | 773 | 335 | 354 | 84 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 748 | 246 | 352 | 150 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Maksimenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Maksimenko's side.
First moves as White (773 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 511 | 66.1% | 67.3% |
| Nf3 | 134 | 17.3% | 65.3% |
| e4 | 87 | 11.3% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 40 | 5.2% | 65.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Maksimenko usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 284 | 84.8% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 24 | 7.2% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.3% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 10 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 130 | 49.1% | 63.5% |
| d5 | 113 | 42.6% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Andrei Maksimenko's chess games
All 1,521 games by Andrei Maksimenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 581 wins, 706 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 103 | 36/60/7 | 35.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 82 | 32/40/10 | 39.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 57 | 23/25/9 | 40.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 45 | 24/16/5 | 53.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 24/10/3 | 64.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 34 | 9/17/8 | 26.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 14/18/2 | 41.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 11/14/3 | 39.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 28 | 20/6/2 | 71.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 8/10/1 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 90 | 29/37/24 | 32.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 69 | 22/30/17 | 31.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 57 | 12/32/13 | 21.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 44 | 12/20/12 | 27.3% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 42 | 15/22/5 | 35.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 37 | 8/23/6 | 21.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 9/16/4 | 31.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 12/11/3 | 46.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,720 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | E06 |
| Aug 2003 | Igor Khenkin | 2,638 | 23rd Bratto Open | D31 |
| Feb 2011 | Daniel Stellwagen | 2,635 | Bundesliga 2010-11 | E92 |
| Jan 1995 | Curt Hansen | 2,630 | Copenhagen BSF | D31 |
| Aug 2006 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,625 | chT-Serbia | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 50 | 32 | 2,459 |
| Vrnjacka Banja | 1992 | 30 | 16 | 2,471 |
| chT-POL | 2016 | 23 | 14 | 2,567 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2015 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,501 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 21 | 9 | 2,511 |
| Lvov | 1998 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,526 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2022 | 19 | 12 | 2,480 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters GM | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,419 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Maksimenko's chess games?
1,521 games by Andrei Maksimenko, from Apr 2003 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 Andrei Maksimenko has played.
What does Andrei Maksimenko play on the first move as White?
Across 773 games with White in our database, Andrei Maksimenko opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Maksimenko answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Andrei Maksimenko play as White?
As White, Andrei Maksimenko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (103 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (82 games, 39.0% win rate); English Opening (57 games, 40.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 773 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Maksimenko play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Maksimenko most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (90 games, 32.2% win rate); Sicilian (69 games, 31.9% win rate); Slav Defense (57 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 748 games.
What is Andrei Maksimenko's FIDE rating?
Andrei Maksimenko is currently rated 2,413 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,559 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Andrei Maksimenko played?
Our database contains 1,521 games by Andrei Maksimenko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 581 wins, 706 draws, 234 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Maksimenko?
1,521 games by Andrei Maksimenko 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.