Prepare against Maksim Samusenko
IM · Russia · World #961 classical · FIDE ID 4112253
Our database contains 537 games by Maksim Samusenko, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Samusenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Samusenko 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 | 2,455 | 2,469 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,381 | 2,483 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,365 | 2,541 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 537 | 221 | 179 | 137 | 41.2% |
| As White | 268 | 129 | 80 | 59 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 269 | 92 | 99 | 78 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Samusenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Samusenko's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 68.7% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 80 | 29.9% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Samusenko usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Samusenko usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Samusenko usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Samusenko usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Samusenko usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Samusenko usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 62.2% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 28 | 22.0% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 19 | 15.0% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 85.0% | 55.3% |
| d6 | 14 | 14.0% | 78.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Maksim Samusenko's chess games
All 537 games by Maksim Samusenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 221 wins, 179 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 19/8/6 | 57.6% |
| D00 | London System | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 15 | 2/10/3 | 13.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 37 | 16/13/8 | 43.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | David Paravyan | 2,653 | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League | A55 |
| Mar 2025 | E Najer | 2,637 | Aeroflot Open A | B90 |
| Oct 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,621 | ch-RUS rapid | B01 |
| Oct 2019 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,611 | chT-RUS rapid | E60 |
| Sep 2021 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,611 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,441 |
| ch-Tatarstan | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 2,294 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,330 |
| Wch U12 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,499 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,574 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Samusenko's chess games?
537 games by Maksim Samusenko, from Apr 2008 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 Samusenko has played.
What does Maksim Samusenko play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Maksim Samusenko opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Samusenko answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Maksim Samusenko play as White?
As White, Maksim Samusenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 57.6% win rate); London System (25 games, 56.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Samusenko play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Samusenko most often plays: Indian Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 269 games.
What is Maksim Samusenko's FIDE rating?
Maksim Samusenko is currently rated 2,455 in classical chess, 2,381 in rapid and 2,365 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,469 (May 2021).
How many games has Maksim Samusenko played?
Our database contains 537 games by Maksim Samusenko, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 221 wins, 179 draws, 137 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Samusenko?
537 games by Maksim Samusenko 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.