Prepare against Maksym Kryshtafor
Ukraine · World #85,747 classical · FIDE ID 34129227
When preparing against Maksym Kryshtafor, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 102 games by Maksym Kryshtafor, covering Apr 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maksym Kryshtafor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksym Kryshtafor 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 | 1,772 | 1,772 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,946 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,884 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 39 | 12 | 51 | 38.2% |
| As White | 49 | 22 | 6 | 21 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 6 | 30 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksym Kryshtafor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksym Kryshtafor's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 98.0% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kryshtafor usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kryshtafor usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kryshtafor usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kryshtafor usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 93.9% | 30.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Maksym Kryshtafor's chess games
All 102 games by Maksym Kryshtafor in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - Oct 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: 39 wins, 12 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Harry Li | 2,181 | British Rapidplay 2026 | D38 |
| Mar 2026 | Harry Bryant | 2,150 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B27 |
| Jan 2023 | Robert M Furness | 2,056 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open A | C41 |
| Mar 2026 | Andrei Ciuravin | 2,052 | British Rapidplay 2026 | D05 |
| Jan 2023 | Tim Hilton | 1,846 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open A | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,528 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,845 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-BCF U10 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,827 |
| Schools Friendly U11 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,482 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,500 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,860 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksym Kryshtafor's chess games?
102 games by Maksym Kryshtafor, from Apr 2019 to Oct 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 Kryshtafor has played.
What does Maksym Kryshtafor play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Maksym Kryshtafor opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksym Kryshtafor answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Maksym Kryshtafor play as White?
As White, Maksym Kryshtafor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksym Kryshtafor play as Black?
As Black, Maksym Kryshtafor most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Maksym Kryshtafor's FIDE rating?
Maksym Kryshtafor is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,772 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Maksym Kryshtafor played?
Our database contains 102 games by Maksym Kryshtafor, covering Apr 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 12 draws, 51 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksym Kryshtafor?
102 games by Maksym Kryshtafor 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.