Prepare against Maksims Ligotnis
LVA · World #28,049 classical · FIDE ID 11636785
When preparing against Maksims Ligotnis, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 32 games by Maksims Ligotnis, covering Jul 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Maksims Ligotnis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksims Ligotnis 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 | 1,999 | 1,999 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,234 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,264 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 21.9% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 1,254 rated games against 558 different opponents, across 148 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 196 | 83 | 55 | 58 | 42.3% | 1,730 | 1,762 | 15 |
| Rapid | 677 | 330 | 102 | 245 | 48.7% | 1,781 | 1,811 | 22 |
| Blitz | 376 | 180 | 33 | 163 | 47.9% | 1,837 | 1,837 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 556 | 135 | 109 | 312 | 24.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 526 | 363 | 69 | 94 | 69.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 14 vs FM · 12 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 3 vs WIM · 8 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 140 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 196 | 97 | 44 | 55 | 1,976 | 2,054 |
| 2025 | 361 | 189 | 65 | 107 | 1,888 | 1,970 |
| 2024 | 512 | 244 | 65 | 203 | 1,754 | 1,755 |
| 2023 | 134 | 49 | 14 | 71 | 1,471 | 1,375 |
| 2022 | 51 | 16 | 5 | 30 | 1,191 | 891 |
Where Maksims Ligotnis has played
Latvia (136) · Czechia (6) · Lithuania (4) · Estonia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksims Ligotnis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksims Ligotnis's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Ligotnis usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ligotnis usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ligotnis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ligotnis usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Maksims Ligotnis's chess games
All 32 games by Maksims Ligotnis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Nov 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: 7 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nikita Rychagov | 2,295 | Baltic Countries Blitz | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | Oskar Hajek | 2,241 | 36th Czech Rapid G1 | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Romans Tolmacevs | 2,208 | Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Nikolajs Platonovs | 2,201 | Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | B01 |
| Jun 2026 | Igor Ivanov | 2,196 | Baltic Countries Blitz | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,181 |
| 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,173 |
| 36th Czech Rapid G1 | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2,029 |
| 2026. gada Latvijas jauniešu čempionāta fināls | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,760 |
| Baltic Countries Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,469 |
| Mikhail Tal Memorial 2026 Rapid | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,191 |
| Latvijas 2026. gada 1/2 fināls | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,796 |
| GM Sveshnikov Evgeny blitz memorial 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksims Ligotnis's chess games?
32 games by Maksims Ligotnis, from Jul 2023 to Nov 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 Ligotnis has played.
What does Maksims Ligotnis play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Maksims Ligotnis opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksims Ligotnis answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Maksims Ligotnis play as White?
As White, Maksims Ligotnis's most-played openings in our database are: Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksims Ligotnis play as Black?
As Black, Maksims Ligotnis most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Maksims Ligotnis's FIDE rating?
Maksims Ligotnis is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Maksims Ligotnis played?
Our database contains 32 games by Maksims Ligotnis, covering Jul 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksims Ligotnis?
32 games by Maksims Ligotnis 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.