Prepare against Maksim Smirnov

SVN · World #17,227 classical · FIDE ID 14641313

When preparing against Maksim Smirnov, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 31.6% over 19 games.

Our database contains 79 games by Maksim Smirnov, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Smirnov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Smirnov 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Smirnov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Smirnov's side.

First moves as White (36 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 47.1% score
  • …d5 (47% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Bf4 (40.9% score)
  • …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
  • …f5 (9% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
  • …d5 (100% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues e3 (75.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)

Maksim Smirnov's chess games

All 79 games by Maksim Smirnov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 22 wins, 29 draws, 28 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Maksim Smirnov's chess games?

79 games by Maksim Smirnov, from Oct 2019 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 Smirnov has played.

What does Maksim Smirnov play on the first move as White?

Across 36 games with White in our database, Maksim Smirnov opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Smirnov answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).

What openings does Maksim Smirnov play as White?

As White, Maksim Smirnov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Maksim Smirnov play as Black?

As Black, Maksim Smirnov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.

What is Maksim Smirnov's FIDE rating?

Maksim Smirnov is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Oct 2025).

How many games has Maksim Smirnov played?

Our database contains 79 games by Maksim Smirnov, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 29 draws, 28 losses (27.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Maksim Smirnov?

79 games by Maksim Smirnov 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.

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