Prepare against Maksym Larchikov

CM · Ukraine · World #6,065 classical · FIDE ID 34120815

When preparing against Maksym Larchikov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.

Our database contains 358 games by Maksym Larchikov, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maksym Larchikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksym Larchikov 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksym Larchikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksym Larchikov's side.

First moves as White (176 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.0% score
  • …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Larchikov usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
  • …d5 (28% of these games) — Larchikov usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
  • …e6 (7% of these games) — Larchikov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)

Maksym Larchikov's chess games

All 358 games by Maksym Larchikov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 135 wins, 92 draws, 131 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Maksym Larchikov's chess games?

358 games by Maksym Larchikov, from May 2018 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 Larchikov has played.

What does Maksym Larchikov play on the first move as White?

Across 176 games with White in our database, Maksym Larchikov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksym Larchikov answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).

What openings does Maksym Larchikov play as White?

As White, Maksym Larchikov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Maksym Larchikov play as Black?

As Black, Maksym Larchikov most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.

What is Maksym Larchikov's FIDE rating?

Maksym Larchikov is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Sep 2026).

How many games has Maksym Larchikov played?

Our database contains 358 games by Maksym Larchikov, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 92 draws, 131 losses (37.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Maksym Larchikov?

358 games by Maksym Larchikov 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.

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