Prepare against Maksim Ivannikov
CM · FIDE · World #17,018 classical · FIDE ID 34275339
When preparing against Maksim Ivannikov, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as White, 50.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 350 games by Maksim Ivannikov, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Ivannikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Ivannikov 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 | 2,085 | 2,257 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,277 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,323 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 197 | 26 | 127 | 56.3% |
| As White | 173 | 111 | 15 | 47 | 64.2% |
| As Black | 177 | 86 | 11 | 80 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Ivannikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Ivannikov's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 99.4% | 68.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ivannikov usually continues Nf3 (79.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ivannikov usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ivannikov usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ivannikov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 96.8% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 89.6% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 9.1% | 71.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Maksim Ivannikov's chess games
All 350 games by Maksim Ivannikov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 197 wins, 26 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 17/1/2 | 85.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 12/1/6 | 63.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 19 | 14/2/3 | 73.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,837 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Jul 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,660 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Mar 2025 | A Shirov | 2,652 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Apr 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jul 2025 | R Svane | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 302 | 184.5 | 2,380 |
| Moscow Time of the First U11 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,539 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,957 |
| Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,505 |
| chT-Moscow City | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,829 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,889 |
| ch-Asia U14 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,232 |
| 20th Moscow Open A | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 2,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Ivannikov's chess games?
350 games by Maksim Ivannikov, from Jul 2017 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 Ivannikov has played.
What does Maksim Ivannikov play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Maksim Ivannikov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Ivannikov answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Maksim Ivannikov play as White?
As White, Maksim Ivannikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 85.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Ivannikov play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Ivannikov most often plays: King's Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Maksim Ivannikov's FIDE rating?
Maksim Ivannikov is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Maksim Ivannikov played?
Our database contains 350 games by Maksim Ivannikov, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 26 draws, 127 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Ivannikov?
350 games by Maksim Ivannikov 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.