Prepare against Maksym Herasymenko
Ukraine · World #24,070 classical · FIDE ID 34122052
Our database contains 38 games by Maksym Herasymenko, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksym Herasymenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksym Herasymenko 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 | 2,025 | 2,025 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,159 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,229 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 42.1% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 63.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Herasymenko usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Herasymenko usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Herasymenko usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Maksym Herasymenko's chess games
All 38 games by Maksym Herasymenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Jul 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ruslan Kurayan | 2,338 | Online Winter Cup SF | E97 |
| Dec 2025 | Maksym Dubnevych | 2,310 | Online Winter Cup SF | D45 |
| Dec 2025 | A Riabko | 2,233 | Online Winter Cup SF | D85 |
| Oct 2025 | Vladimir Mikhalsky | 2,217 | Dragomanov Fit Blitz | E94 |
| Oct 2025 | Leonid Nikolaev | 2,206 | Dragomanov Fit Masters | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,252 |
| Dragomanov Fit Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| Dragomanov Fit Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksym Herasymenko's chess games?
38 games by Maksym Herasymenko, from Jun 2018 to Jul 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 Herasymenko has played.
What does Maksym Herasymenko play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Maksym Herasymenko opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksym Herasymenko answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Maksym Herasymenko play as White?
As White, Maksym Herasymenko's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksym Herasymenko play as Black?
As Black, Maksym Herasymenko most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Maksym Herasymenko's FIDE rating?
Maksym Herasymenko is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maksym Herasymenko played?
Our database contains 38 games by Maksym Herasymenko, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksym Herasymenko?
38 games by Maksym Herasymenko 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.