Prepare against Maksim Luhinin
Belarus · World #71,530 classical · FIDE ID 13525255
When preparing against Maksim Luhinin, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Maksim Luhinin, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Luhinin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Luhinin 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 | 1,816 | 1,899 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,815 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 1,995 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 35.3% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Luhinin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Luhinin's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Luhinin usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Luhinin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Luhinin usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Luhinin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Luhinin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Maksim Luhinin's chess games
All 34 games by Maksim Luhinin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Alexander Sarbay | 2,037 | Minsk Open | B10 |
| Feb 2024 | Arseni Lazakovich | 1,800 | ch-BLR U18 | B23 |
| Mar 2024 | Vsevalad Paludniakou | 1,600 | chT-BLR U18 | D31 |
| Feb 2024 | Mikita Kuzmenka | 1,449 | ch-BLR U18 | A46 |
| Dec 2023 | Zakhar Elyashevich | 1,299 | ch-BLR sf | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BLR sf | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,539 |
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,656 |
| chT-BLR U18 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,766 |
| ch-BLR U18 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,629 |
| Rogachev Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,815 |
| Minsk Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,084 |
| 22nd Orsha Open A | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Luhinin's chess games?
34 games by Maksim Luhinin, from Sep 2021 to Aug 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 Luhinin has played.
What does Maksim Luhinin play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Maksim Luhinin opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Luhinin answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maksim Luhinin play as White?
As White, Maksim Luhinin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Luhinin play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Luhinin most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Maksim Luhinin's FIDE rating?
Maksim Luhinin is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Maksim Luhinin played?
Our database contains 34 games by Maksim Luhinin, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Luhinin?
34 games by Maksim Luhinin 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.