Prepare against Maksym Khymchenko
Ukraine · World #13,066 classical · FIDE ID 34182616
When preparing against Maksym Khymchenko, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 38 games by Maksym Khymchenko, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maksym Khymchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksym Khymchenko 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 | 2,128 | 2,128 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,099 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,096 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 34.2% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksym Khymchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksym Khymchenko's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Khymchenko usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Khymchenko usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Khymchenko usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Maksym Khymchenko's chess games
All 38 games by Maksym Khymchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Tomislav Gruskovnjak | 2,269 | Kasparov CF Open 2026 | B52 |
| Dec 2025 | Myhajlo Pliukha | 2,209 | Online Winter Cup SF | B01 |
| Dec 2025 | I UKR Melnik | 2,137 | Online Winter Cup SF | B99 |
| Jul 2026 | Danylo Nerubatskyi | 2,033 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Volodymyr Korchevskyi | 1,974 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,935 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,678 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,072 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,050 |
| Kasparov CF Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,219 |
| Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,014 |
| 35th Kavala Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,724 |
| 2nd Kiev All Ukranian | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksym Khymchenko's chess games?
38 games by Maksym Khymchenko, from Jul 2023 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 Khymchenko has played.
What does Maksym Khymchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Maksym Khymchenko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksym Khymchenko answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Maksym Khymchenko play as White?
As White, Maksym Khymchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksym Khymchenko play as Black?
As Black, Maksym Khymchenko most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maksym Khymchenko's FIDE rating?
Maksym Khymchenko is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Maksym Khymchenko played?
Our database contains 38 games by Maksym Khymchenko, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksym Khymchenko?
38 games by Maksym Khymchenko 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.