Prepare against Maksim Shvetsov
Russia · World #13,953 classical · FIDE ID 54147662
Our database contains 38 games by Maksim Shvetsov, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Shvetsov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Shvetsov 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 | 2,117 | 2,213 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,253 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,235 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 31.6% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Shvetsov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Shvetsov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Shvetsov usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Shvetsov usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Shvetsov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Maksim Shvetsov's chess games
All 38 games by Maksim Shvetsov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Valerij Popov | 2,534 | TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 | A13 |
| Oct 2025 | I Rozum | 2,444 | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | B12 |
| Oct 2024 | Yaroslav Remizov | 2,423 | Chigorin Mem Blitz | B30 |
| Aug 2019 | Nikita Anchutin | 2,216 | Eurasia Cup Open | B50 |
| Sep 2023 | Sergej Lushnikov | 2,019 | Satka Autumn | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,934 |
| Eurasia Cup Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,030 |
| Satka Autumn | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,217 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,086 |
| TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,406 |
| Chigorin Mem Blitz | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,318 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,844 |
| Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Shvetsov's chess games?
38 games by Maksim Shvetsov, from Apr 2015 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 Shvetsov has played.
What does Maksim Shvetsov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Maksim Shvetsov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Shvetsov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Maksim Shvetsov play as White?
As White, Maksim Shvetsov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Shvetsov play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Shvetsov most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Maksim Shvetsov's FIDE rating?
Maksim Shvetsov is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Maksim Shvetsov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Maksim Shvetsov, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Shvetsov?
38 games by Maksim Shvetsov 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.