Prepare against Maksim Achkasov
Russia · World #64,920 classical · FIDE ID 24100412
When preparing against Maksim Achkasov, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 51 games by Maksim Achkasov, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Achkasov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Achkasov 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 | 1,839 | 1,848 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,859 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 14 | 8 | 29 | 27.5% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Achkasov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Achkasov's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 63.0% | 29.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 33.3% | 38.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 29.4% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Achkasov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Achkasov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Achkasov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Achkasov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Achkasov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Achkasov usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Maksim Achkasov's chess games
All 51 games by Maksim Achkasov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Nikolay Nechepurenko | 1,873 | ch-Lipetsk Region Rural | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lipetsk Region Rural | 2009 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,666 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| Lipetsk Summer Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| Lipetsk Spring | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region sf | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Achkasov's chess games?
51 games by Maksim Achkasov, from Nov 2010 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 Maksim Achkasov has played.
What does Maksim Achkasov play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Maksim Achkasov opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Achkasov answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Maksim Achkasov play as White?
As White, Maksim Achkasov's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Achkasov play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Achkasov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Maksim Achkasov's FIDE rating?
Maksim Achkasov is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Maksim Achkasov played?
Our database contains 51 games by Maksim Achkasov, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Achkasov?
51 games by Maksim Achkasov 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.