Prepare against Maksym Goroshkov
FM · SVN · World #3,978 classical · FIDE ID 14142716
When preparing against Maksym Goroshkov, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 869 games by Maksym Goroshkov, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maksym Goroshkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksym Goroshkov 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 | 2,304 | 2,383 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,436 | 2,446 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,459 | 2,459 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 869 | 373 | 205 | 291 | 42.9% |
| As White | 420 | 197 | 99 | 124 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 449 | 176 | 106 | 167 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksym Goroshkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksym Goroshkov's side.
First moves as White (417 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 334 | 80.1% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 30 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 5.3% | 56.8% |
| b3 | 18 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| a4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Goroshkov usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Goroshkov usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Goroshkov usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Goroshkov usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Goroshkov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Goroshkov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 171 | 77.4% | 50.9% |
| c5 | 14 | 6.3% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 11 | 5.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 3.2% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 122 | 84.7% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 17 | 11.8% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Maksym Goroshkov's chess games
All 869 games by Maksym Goroshkov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 373 wins, 205 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 57 | 33/6/18 | 57.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 53 | 18/16/19 | 34.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 40 | 26/4/10 | 65.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 30 | 14/5/11 | 46.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 107 | 46/18/43 | 43.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 40 | 15/9/16 | 37.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 30 | 14/3/13 | 46.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A48 | London System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,720 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Jan 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,712 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Nov 2022 | Ray Robson | 2,702 | Titled Tue Late | B14 |
| Mar 2026 | Luka Lenic | 2,626 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 Freestyle | ? |
| Dec 2022 | Rasmus Svane | 2,622 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 407 | 231.5 | 2,351 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 2,414 |
| Ljubljana Open | 2025 | 16 | 9 | 2,290 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,329 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksym Goroshkov's chess games?
869 games by Maksym Goroshkov, from Oct 2012 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 Goroshkov has played.
What does Maksym Goroshkov play on the first move as White?
Across 417 games with White in our database, Maksym Goroshkov opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksym Goroshkov answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Maksym Goroshkov play as White?
As White, Maksym Goroshkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (57 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (40 games, 65.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 420 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksym Goroshkov play as Black?
As Black, Maksym Goroshkov most often plays: Philidor (107 games, 43.0% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 449 games.
What is Maksym Goroshkov's FIDE rating?
Maksym Goroshkov is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,436 in rapid and 2,459 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Maksym Goroshkov played?
Our database contains 869 games by Maksym Goroshkov, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 373 wins, 205 draws, 291 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksym Goroshkov?
869 games by Maksym Goroshkov 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.