Prepare against Maksym Dubnevych
FM · Ukraine · World #1,136 classical · FIDE ID 14184001
When preparing against Maksym Dubnevych, expect 1.Nc3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.4% over 51 games.
Our database contains 2,764 games by Maksym Dubnevych, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maksym Dubnevych's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksym Dubnevych 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,451 | 2,451 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,449 | 2,464 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,764 | 1,449 | 255 | 1,060 | 52.4% |
| As White | 1,386 | 761 | 126 | 499 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 1,378 | 688 | 129 | 561 | 49.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksym Dubnevych's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksym Dubnevych's side.
First moves as White (1,386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 697 | 50.3% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 337 | 24.3% | 49.4% |
| d4 | 307 | 22.2% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 0.7% | 90.0% |
| a4 | 4 | 0.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 50% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Dubnevych usually continues e4 (66.1% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Dubnevych usually continues e4 (67.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Dubnevych usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Dubnevych usually continues Nf3 (43.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dubnevych usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Dubnevych usually continues d4 (51.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (627 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 435 | 69.4% | 54.7% |
| c5 | 118 | 18.8% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 32 | 5.1% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 1.8% | 63.6% |
| a6 | 10 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 247 | 54.8% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 194 | 43.0% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Maksym Dubnevych's chess games
All 2,764 games by Maksym Dubnevych in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 1,449 wins, 255 draws, 1,060 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 473 | 291/30/152 | 61.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 105 | 52/11/42 | 49.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 67 | 46/0/21 | 68.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 16/9/26 | 31.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 44 | 28/3/13 | 63.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 40 | 24/3/13 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 38 | 26/3/9 | 68.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 37 | 16/9/12 | 43.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 17/3/9 | 58.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 10/0/13 | 43.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 181 | 87/16/78 | 48.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 114 | 53/11/50 | 46.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 108 | 54/15/39 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 86 | 44/14/28 | 51.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 76 | 38/5/33 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 38 | 22/2/14 | 57.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 36 | 21/4/11 | 58.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 34 | 16/2/16 | 47.1% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 32 | 16/0/16 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 32 | 21/2/9 | 65.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B30 |
| Jun 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,757 | Titled Tue Late | A08 |
| Jan 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,710 | Titled Tue | A03 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
| Mar 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,680 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,781 | 1,002.5 | 2,360 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 192 | 121 | 2,443 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 174 | 105.5 | 2,429 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 22 | 12 | 2,405 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 2,262 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 16 | 11 | 2,396 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
| Lysenko Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 12 | 2,343 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (17 games) · Bogdan-Daniel Deac (15 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (15 games) · Rasmus Svane (15 games) · Sanan Sjugirov (14 games) · Viacheslav Tikhonov (12 games) · Alexey Sarana (12 games) · Renato Terry (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksym Dubnevych's chess games?
2,764 games by Maksym Dubnevych, from Apr 2017 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 Maksym Dubnevych has played.
What does Maksym Dubnevych play on the first move as White?
Across 1,386 games with White in our database, Maksym Dubnevych opens with 1.Nc3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksym Dubnevych answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Maksym Dubnevych play as White?
As White, Maksym Dubnevych's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (473 games, 61.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (105 games, 49.5% win rate); Vienna Game (67 games, 68.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,386 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksym Dubnevych play as Black?
As Black, Maksym Dubnevych most often plays: Indian Defense (181 games, 48.1% win rate); Italian Game (114 games, 46.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (108 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,378 games.
What is Maksym Dubnevych's FIDE rating?
Maksym Dubnevych is currently rated 2,440 in classical chess, 2,451 in rapid and 2,449 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Maksym Dubnevych played?
Our database contains 2,764 games by Maksym Dubnevych, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,449 wins, 255 draws, 1,060 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksym Dubnevych?
2,764 games by Maksym Dubnevych 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.