Prepare against Maksym Faryma
CM · PRT · World #4,395 classical · FIDE ID 1963309
Our database contains 162 games by Maksym Faryma, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maksym Faryma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksym Faryma 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 | 2,291 | 2,291 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,254 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,305 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 78 | 19 | 65 | 48.1% |
| As White | 84 | 46 | 13 | 25 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 78 | 32 | 6 | 40 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksym Faryma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksym Faryma's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 51.2% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 33.3% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 13 | 15.5% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Faryma usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Faryma usually continues c4 (81.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Faryma usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Faryma usually continues c4 (92.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Faryma usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Faryma usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.9% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 85.2% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Maksym Faryma's chess games
All 162 games by Maksym Faryma in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 78 wins, 19 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Daneshvar,Bardiya | 2,572 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A46 |
| Jun 2026 | Pakleza,Z | 2,499 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | D15 |
| Dec 2025 | Valentyn Prokofiev | 2,464 | Online Winter Cup SF | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Almeida Quintana,O | 2,454 | 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | E10 |
| Dec 2025 | Ilija Golichenko | 2,433 | Online Winter Cup SF | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 44 | 24 | 2,312 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 13 | 8 | 2,361 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,299 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 Online Qualifiers | Finals | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksym Faryma's chess games?
162 games by Maksym Faryma, from Nov 2018 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 Maksym Faryma has played.
What does Maksym Faryma play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Maksym Faryma opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksym Faryma answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Maksym Faryma play as White?
As White, Maksym Faryma's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksym Faryma play as Black?
As Black, Maksym Faryma most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Maksym Faryma's FIDE rating?
Maksym Faryma is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Maksym Faryma played?
Our database contains 162 games by Maksym Faryma, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 19 draws, 65 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksym Faryma?
162 games by Maksym Faryma 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.