Prepare against Maksim Schekachikhin
IM · FIDE · World #2,535 classical · FIDE ID 24177830
When preparing against Maksim Schekachikhin, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 22.2% over 63 games.
Our database contains 1,725 games by Maksim Schekachikhin, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Schekachikhin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Schekachikhin 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 | 2,358 | 2,450 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,275 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,346 | 2,346 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,725 | 703 | 447 | 575 | 40.8% |
| As White | 864 | 373 | 220 | 271 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 861 | 330 | 227 | 304 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Schekachikhin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Schekachikhin's side.
First moves as White (864 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 486 | 56.3% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 117 | 13.5% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 111 | 12.8% | 62.6% |
| Nf3 | 98 | 11.3% | 54.1% |
| b3 | 45 | 5.2% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Schekachikhin usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Schekachikhin usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Schekachikhin usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Schekachikhin usually continues Nc3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Schekachikhin usually continues Nc3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Schekachikhin usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 244 | 60.2% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 61 | 15.1% | 50.8% |
| c6 | 57 | 14.1% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 30 | 7.4% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 158 | 53.7% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 109 | 37.1% | 44.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 4.8% | 60.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Maksim Schekachikhin's chess games
All 1,725 games by Maksim Schekachikhin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 703 wins, 447 draws, 575 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 83 | 33/24/26 | 39.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 47 | 21/17/9 | 44.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 45 | 15/6/24 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 43 | 18/10/15 | 41.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 41 | 21/10/10 | 51.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 16/12/9 | 43.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 16/8/9 | 48.5% |
| D02 | London System | 32 | 17/2/13 | 53.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 30 | 12/5/13 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 136 | 67/22/47 | 49.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 63 | 14/18/31 | 22.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 63 | 34/12/17 | 54.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 36 | 11/7/18 | 30.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 33 | 14/10/9 | 42.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,816 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| May 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,697 | 26th chT-RUS | D31 |
| Jan 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,679 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D05 |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,643 | Titled Tue | A25 |
| Oct 2016 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,621 | 24th Chigorin Memorial | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 659 | 337.5 | 2,312 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 30 | 2,266 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,453 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11 | 2,284 |
| St Petersburg Blockade Open | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 1,937 |
| St Petersburg Chess Day | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,368 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,230 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 1,839 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Okan Ozsakallioglu (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Schekachikhin's chess games?
1,725 games by Maksim Schekachikhin, from Mar 2011 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 Schekachikhin has played.
What does Maksim Schekachikhin play on the first move as White?
Across 864 games with White in our database, Maksim Schekachikhin opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Schekachikhin answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Maksim Schekachikhin play as White?
As White, Maksim Schekachikhin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (83 games, 39.8% win rate); Slav Defense (47 games, 44.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (45 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 864 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Schekachikhin play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Schekachikhin most often plays: Sicilian (136 games, 49.3% win rate); Slav Defense (63 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (63 games, 54.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 861 games.
What is Maksim Schekachikhin's FIDE rating?
Maksim Schekachikhin is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,346 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Maksim Schekachikhin played?
Our database contains 1,725 games by Maksim Schekachikhin, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 703 wins, 447 draws, 575 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Schekachikhin?
1,725 games by Maksim Schekachikhin 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.