Prepare against Maksim Tsaruk
GM · FIDE · World #677 classical · FIDE ID 13511173
When preparing against Maksim Tsaruk, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 28.1% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,940 games by Maksim Tsaruk, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Tsaruk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Tsaruk 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 | 2,487 | 2,515 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,453 | 2,482 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,489 | 2,510 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,940 | 982 | 417 | 541 | 50.6% |
| As White | 967 | 524 | 195 | 248 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 973 | 458 | 222 | 293 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Tsaruk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Tsaruk's side.
First moves as White (966 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 830 | 85.9% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 64 | 6.6% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 4.6% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 24 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Tsaruk usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Tsaruk usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tsaruk usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Tsaruk usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Tsaruk usually continues c4 (94.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Tsaruk usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (416 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 249 | 59.9% | 61.6% |
| c5 | 47 | 11.3% | 77.7% |
| d5 | 45 | 10.8% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 37 | 8.9% | 58.1% |
| c6 | 23 | 5.5% | 69.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 215 | 63.0% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 60 | 17.6% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 56 | 16.4% | 52.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Maksim Tsaruk's chess games
All 1,940 games by Maksim Tsaruk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Sep 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: 982 wins, 417 draws, 541 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 102 | 64/17/21 | 62.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 85 | 47/25/13 | 55.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 27/15/18 | 45.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 58 | 28/16/14 | 48.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37 | 17/11/9 | 45.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 15/5/9 | 51.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 27 | 16/4/7 | 59.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 15/1/10 | 57.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 82 | 36/16/30 | 43.9% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 70 | 33/12/25 | 47.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 24/8/14 | 52.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 46 | 24/12/10 | 52.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 46 | 27/11/8 | 58.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 45 | 23/9/13 | 51.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 42 | 17/11/14 | 40.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 40 | 18/11/11 | 45.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 15/13/10 | 39.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 32 | 9/12/11 | 28.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,745 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C50 |
| Mar 2026 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 | — |
| Aug 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,717 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | E70 |
| Sep 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,711 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Jun 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,695 | Titled Tue Late | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 613 | 387 | 2,452 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 74 | 49 | 2,436 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2023 | 54 | 33.5 | 2,306 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 18 | 2,497 |
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2024 | 28 | 20 | 2,377 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,527 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 26 | 19 | 2,249 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11 | 2,345 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Artsiom Siniauski (18 games) · Denis Lazavik (18 games) · Viachaslau Zarubitski (16 games) · Mihail Nikitenko (12 games) · Andrey Tsvetkov (12 games) · Mikhei Navumenka (11 games) · Mikhail Spizharny (11 games) · Artiom Stribuk (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Tsaruk's chess games?
1,940 games by Maksim Tsaruk, from Jan 2014 to Sep 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 Tsaruk has played.
What does Maksim Tsaruk play on the first move as White?
Across 966 games with White in our database, Maksim Tsaruk opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Tsaruk answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Maksim Tsaruk play as White?
As White, Maksim Tsaruk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (102 games, 62.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (85 games, 55.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (60 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 967 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Tsaruk play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Tsaruk most often plays: Dutch Defense (82 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (70 games, 47.1% win rate); Réti Opening (46 games, 52.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 973 games.
What is Maksim Tsaruk's FIDE rating?
Maksim Tsaruk is currently rated 2,487 in classical chess, 2,453 in rapid and 2,489 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,515 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Maksim Tsaruk played?
Our database contains 1,940 games by Maksim Tsaruk, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 982 wins, 417 draws, 541 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Tsaruk?
1,940 games by Maksim Tsaruk 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.