Prepare against Maksim Chertkov
FM · Russia · World #2,034 classical · FIDE ID 54145481
Our database contains 200 games by Maksim Chertkov, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Chertkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Chertkov 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 | 2,382 | 2,396 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,321 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,318 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 66 | 48 | 86 | 33.0% |
| As White | 103 | 45 | 23 | 35 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 97 | 21 | 25 | 51 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Chertkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Chertkov's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 97.1% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Chertkov usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Chertkov usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Chertkov usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Chertkov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 81.0% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 54.5% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 15 | 45.5% | 53.3% |
Maksim Chertkov's chess games
All 200 games by Maksim Chertkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 66 wins, 48 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 12/0/3 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,571 | Russian Chess Crown A | E12 |
| Mar 2026 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,565 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | B08 |
| Oct 2024 | Mihail Nikitenko | 2,529 | Oskemen Masters | B06 |
| Mar 2026 | Erdem Khubukshanov | 2,502 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | C55 |
| Mar 2026 | Jagadeesh Siddharth | 2,496 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,354 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,141 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,402 |
| 67th ch-Kolomna | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,617 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,880 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Chertkov's chess games?
200 games by Maksim Chertkov, from Jul 2015 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 Chertkov has played.
What does Maksim Chertkov play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Maksim Chertkov opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Chertkov answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Maksim Chertkov play as White?
As White, Maksim Chertkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 80.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Chertkov play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Chertkov most often plays: Italian Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Maksim Chertkov's FIDE rating?
Maksim Chertkov is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (May 2026).
How many games has Maksim Chertkov played?
Our database contains 200 games by Maksim Chertkov, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 48 draws, 86 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Chertkov?
200 games by Maksim Chertkov 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.