Prepare against Maksim Ermakov
FM · Russia · World #3,242 classical · FIDE ID 44173202
When preparing against Maksim Ermakov, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 232 games by Maksim Ermakov, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Ermakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Ermakov 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 | 2,330 | 2,331 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,330 | 2,341 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,387 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 100 | 41 | 91 | 43.1% |
| As White | 112 | 59 | 22 | 31 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 120 | 41 | 19 | 60 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Ermakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Ermakov's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 88.4% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.0% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ermakov usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ermakov usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ermakov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ermakov usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ermakov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ermakov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 96.8% | 43.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 86.5% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.5% | 20.0% |
Maksim Ermakov's chess games
All 232 games by Maksim Ermakov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 100 wins, 41 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Colle System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,633 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | E62 |
| Aug 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,627 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | B30 |
| Mar 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,603 | Titled Tue | E90 |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,595 | chT-RUS Blitz | D47 |
| Aug 2026 | Denis Makhnev | 2,568 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 24 | 11 | 2,279 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,381 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,540 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,392 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,147 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,961 |
| 78th ch-RUS HL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,379 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Ermakov's chess games?
232 games by Maksim Ermakov, from Oct 2015 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 Maksim Ermakov has played.
What does Maksim Ermakov play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Maksim Ermakov opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Ermakov answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Maksim Ermakov play as White?
As White, Maksim Ermakov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Ermakov play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Ermakov most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Maksim Ermakov's FIDE rating?
Maksim Ermakov is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess, 2,330 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Maksim Ermakov played?
Our database contains 232 games by Maksim Ermakov, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 41 draws, 91 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Ermakov?
232 games by Maksim Ermakov 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.