Prepare against Maksims Golubovskis
FM · LVA · World #7,868 classical · FIDE ID 11608528
When preparing against Maksims Golubovskis, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 849 games by Maksims Golubovskis, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maksims Golubovskis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksims Golubovskis 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 | 2,208 | 2,302 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,294 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,283 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 849 | 275 | 85 | 489 | 32.4% |
| As White | 401 | 127 | 40 | 234 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 448 | 148 | 45 | 255 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksims Golubovskis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksims Golubovskis's side.
First moves as White (401 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 239 | 59.6% | 32.2% |
| c4 | 97 | 24.2% | 49.5% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 11.2% | 37.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 3.2% | 15.4% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 32.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Golubovskis usually continues Nf3 (29.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Golubovskis usually continues Nf3 (30.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Golubovskis usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Golubovskis usually continues Nc3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Golubovskis usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Golubovskis usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 204 | 91.1% | 43.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 4.5% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 137 | 97.2% | 29.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Maksims Golubovskis's chess games
All 849 games by Maksims Golubovskis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 275 wins, 85 draws, 489 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 58 | 15/5/38 | 25.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 36 | 18/4/14 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 69 | 29/8/32 | 42.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 19/8/33 | 31.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 6/4/31 | 14.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 30 | 8/3/19 | 26.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 2/2/16 | 10.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/1/12 | 27.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 5/1/12 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 6/0/11 | 35.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,750 | Titled Tue | B33 |
| Jul 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,682 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jun 2019 | Kamil Dragun | 2,604 | Titled Tue | A30 |
| Jun 2019 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,594 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| May 2025 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,585 | Coop Saaremaa Blitz | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 605 | 209.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-LAT | 2025 | 14 | 7 | 2,249 |
| chT-LAT | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
| Haag Ervin Mem IM | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,166 |
| Fantastico GM mix 2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksims Golubovskis's chess games?
849 games by Maksims Golubovskis, from Oct 2014 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 Maksims Golubovskis has played.
What does Maksims Golubovskis play on the first move as White?
Across 401 games with White in our database, Maksims Golubovskis opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksims Golubovskis answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Maksims Golubovskis play as White?
As White, Maksims Golubovskis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (58 games, 25.9% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 401 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksims Golubovskis play as Black?
As Black, Maksims Golubovskis most often plays: Sicilian (69 games, 42.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (60 games, 31.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (41 games, 14.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 448 games.
What is Maksims Golubovskis's FIDE rating?
Maksims Golubovskis is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Maksims Golubovskis played?
Our database contains 849 games by Maksims Golubovskis, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 275 wins, 85 draws, 489 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksims Golubovskis?
849 games by Maksims Golubovskis 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.