Prepare against Maksim Volkov
FM · Russia · World #1,143 classical · FIDE ID 54123070
Our database contains 1,912 games by Maksim Volkov, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Volkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Volkov 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 | 2,440 | 2,440 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,353 | 2,393 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,287 | 2,341 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,912 | 963 | 181 | 768 | 50.4% |
| As White | 957 | 499 | 88 | 370 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 955 | 464 | 93 | 398 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Volkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Volkov's side.
First moves as White (957 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 666 | 69.6% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 180 | 18.8% | 70.6% |
| Nf3 | 104 | 10.9% | 59.1% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Volkov usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Volkov usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Volkov usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 70.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Volkov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (469 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 321 | 68.4% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 134 | 28.6% | 49.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 208 | 73.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 73 | 25.8% | 67.1% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Maksim Volkov's chess games
All 1,912 games by Maksim Volkov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 963 wins, 181 draws, 768 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 241 | 115/22/104 | 47.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 101 | 43/11/47 | 42.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 78 | 41/9/28 | 52.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 62 | 29/3/30 | 46.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 51 | 30/6/15 | 58.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 14/3/21 | 36.8% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 32 | 17/4/11 | 53.1% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 29 | 13/2/14 | 44.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 17/0/8 | 68.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 108 | 50/18/40 | 46.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 85 | 45/9/31 | 52.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 68 | 28/6/34 | 41.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 56 | 27/6/23 | 48.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 56 | 16/3/37 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 55 | 26/1/28 | 47.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 22/2/12 | 61.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 19/4/12 | 54.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 14/7/13 | 41.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 33 | 22/0/11 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,759 | Titled Tue Late | E69 |
| Apr 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,733 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
| Aug 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,732 | Titled Tue Early | E64 |
| Apr 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,731 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Apr 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | E64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,495 | 818.5 | 2,364 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,416 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 20 | 11 | 2,406 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 20 | 10 | 2,345 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 2,054 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,352 |
| BRA-RUS Online Battle | 2020 | 14 | 10 | 2,311 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Volkov's chess games?
1,912 games by Maksim Volkov, from Dec 2015 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 Volkov has played.
What does Maksim Volkov play on the first move as White?
Across 957 games with White in our database, Maksim Volkov opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Volkov answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...a6 (0% of games).
What openings does Maksim Volkov play as White?
As White, Maksim Volkov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (241 games, 47.7% win rate); Indian Defense (101 games, 42.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (78 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 957 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Volkov play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Volkov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (108 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian (85 games, 52.9% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (68 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 955 games.
What is Maksim Volkov's FIDE rating?
Maksim Volkov is currently rated 2,440 in classical chess, 2,353 in rapid and 2,287 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Maksim Volkov played?
Our database contains 1,912 games by Maksim Volkov, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 963 wins, 181 draws, 768 losses (50.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Volkov?
1,912 games by Maksim Volkov 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.