Prepare against Maksim Korolev
New Zealand · World #109,572 classical · FIDE ID 4325427
When preparing against Maksim Korolev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 48 games by Maksim Korolev, covering Aug 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Korolev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Korolev 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 | 1,702 | 1,714 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,627 | 1,703 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,516 | 1,541 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 9 | 21 | 37.5% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Korolev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Korolev's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Korolev usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Korolev usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Korolev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 64.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Maksim Korolev's chess games
All 48 games by Maksim Korolev in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Bruce Wheeler | 1,917 | ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Autumn Rapid | C00 |
| Jan 2026 | Zi Yao (kelvin) Wang | 1,893 | ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | B23 |
| Jan 2026 | Junqing Jerome Tao | 1,874 | ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Maximilian Fang | 1,854 | Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | August | B23 |
| Sep 2026 | Jacob Askin | 1,814 | Auckland Rapid 19 September 2026 | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,659 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | May | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,920 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,682 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | March | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,693 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Autumn Rapid | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,826 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | August | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,706 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Korolev's chess games?
48 games by Maksim Korolev, from Aug 2024 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 Korolev has played.
What does Maksim Korolev play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Maksim Korolev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Korolev answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...Nc6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games).
What openings does Maksim Korolev play as White?
As White, Maksim Korolev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Korolev play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Korolev most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Maksim Korolev's FIDE rating?
Maksim Korolev is currently rated 1,702 in classical chess, 1,627 in rapid and 1,516 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Maksim Korolev played?
Our database contains 48 games by Maksim Korolev, covering Aug 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Korolev?
48 games by Maksim Korolev 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.