Prepare against Maksim Karalkin
FM · Russia · World #13,664 classical · FIDE ID 4136250
Our database contains 211 games by Maksim Karalkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Karalkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Karalkin 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 | 2,120 | 2,388 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 2,218 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,225 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 71 | 66 | 74 | 33.6% |
| As White | 102 | 39 | 35 | 28 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 109 | 32 | 31 | 46 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Karalkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Karalkin's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 93.1% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Karalkin usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Karalkin usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Karalkin usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Karalkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 50.0% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 66.7% | 47.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Maksim Karalkin's chess games
All 211 games by Maksim Karalkin 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: 71 wins, 66 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Evgeny Postny | 2,661 | ch-EU blitz | A40 |
| Jun 2008 | Victor L Ivanov | 2,499 | St Petersburg June Open | E94 |
| Oct 2019 | Sergei Yudin | 2,497 | ch-RUS rapid | B07 |
| Feb 2007 | Alexey Ivanov | 2,458 | ch-St Petersburg sf | C95 |
| Feb 2007 | Daniil Lintchevski | 2,449 | ch-St Petersburg sf | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS sf | 2002 | 24 | 8 | 2,163 |
| Novaya Ladoga | 2007 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,197 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2007 | 16 | 9 | 2,206 |
| Mukachevo Spring | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| 59th ch-RUS 1st League | 2006 | 9 | 2 | 2,250 |
| 9th St Petersburg FINEC IM | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,310 |
| St Petersburg Winter Open | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,375 |
| ch-Northwest FR | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Karalkin's chess games?
211 games by Maksim Karalkin, 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 Maksim Karalkin has played.
What does Maksim Karalkin play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Maksim Karalkin opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Karalkin answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Maksim Karalkin play as White?
As White, Maksim Karalkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (25 games, 32.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Karalkin play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Karalkin most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Maksim Karalkin's FIDE rating?
Maksim Karalkin is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Maksim Karalkin played?
Our database contains 211 games by Maksim Karalkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 66 draws, 74 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Karalkin?
211 games by Maksim Karalkin 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.