Prepare against Maxim Turov
GM · Russia · World #720 classical · FIDE ID 4120086
Our database contains 2,187 games by Maxim Turov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Turov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Turov 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 | 2,484 | 2,667 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,407 | 2,658 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,407 | 2,642 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,187 | 1,009 | 888 | 290 | 46.1% |
| As White | 1,089 | 571 | 392 | 126 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 1,098 | 438 | 496 | 164 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Turov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Turov's side.
First moves as White (1,089 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 464 | 42.6% | 66.5% |
| d4 | 456 | 41.9% | 73.1% |
| c4 | 104 | 9.6% | 73.1% |
| Nf3 | 59 | 5.4% | 74.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.3% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Turov usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Turov usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Turov usually continues d4 (60.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 73.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Turov usually continues c4 (75.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Turov usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Turov usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (515 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 339 | 65.8% | 66.2% |
| c5 | 93 | 18.1% | 64.5% |
| e5 | 73 | 14.2% | 57.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (370 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 356 | 96.2% | 63.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Maxim Turov's chess games
All 2,187 games by Maxim Turov 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: 1,009 wins, 888 draws, 290 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 87 | 54/24/9 | 62.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 72 | 33/28/11 | 45.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 71 | 31/32/8 | 43.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 57 | 28/20/9 | 49.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 50 | 20/24/6 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 41 | 22/13/6 | 53.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 22/8/8 | 57.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 16/16/1 | 48.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 28 | 19/8/1 | 67.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 17/7/0 | 70.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 101 | 47/38/16 | 46.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 100 | 46/39/15 | 46.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 84 | 21/47/16 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 71 | 32/23/16 | 45.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 66 | 17/30/19 | 25.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 65 | 25/34/6 | 38.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 64 | 27/26/11 | 42.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 57 | 24/25/8 | 42.1% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 37 | 24/9/4 | 64.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 11/15/4 | 36.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,715 | RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' | C01 |
| Mar 2016 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,680 | chT-NOR 1516 | A28 |
| Dec 2019 | Gabriel Sargissian | 2,676 | ch-EU blitz | E11 |
| Apr 2006 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,675 | 13th chT-RUS | E11 |
| Dec 2004 | Zurab Azmaiparashvili | 2,672 | RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 46 | 29 | 2,548 |
| RUS-Cup | 2001 | 35 | 22 | 2,498 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 1998 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,485 |
| St Petersburg Blitz | 2023 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,437 |
| Tuapse Blitz Open | 2022 | 25 | 15 | 2,415 |
| chT2-RUS | 2007 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,493 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 22 | 16 | 2,545 |
| ch-EU Internet final | 2004 | 22 | 12 | 2,562 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Roman Ovetchkin (11 games) · Pavel Smirnov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Turov's chess games?
2,187 games by Maxim Turov, 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 Maxim Turov has played.
What does Maxim Turov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,089 games with White in our database, Maxim Turov opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Turov answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Maxim Turov play as White?
As White, Maxim Turov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (87 games, 62.1% win rate); Slav Defense (72 games, 45.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (71 games, 43.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,089 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Turov play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Turov most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (101 games, 46.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (100 games, 46.0% win rate); English Opening (84 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,098 games.
What is Maxim Turov's FIDE rating?
Maxim Turov is currently rated 2,484 in classical chess, 2,407 in rapid and 2,407 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,667 (May 2012).
How many games has Maxim Turov played?
Our database contains 2,187 games by Maxim Turov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,009 wins, 888 draws, 290 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Turov?
2,187 games by Maxim Turov 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.