Prepare against Maksym Zabron
Poland · World #19,662 classical · FIDE ID 21819742
When preparing against Maksym Zabron, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 156 games by Maksym Zabron, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maksym Zabron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksym Zabron 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 | 2,061 | 2,071 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,946 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,004 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 55 | 50 | 51 | 35.3% |
| As White | 75 | 33 | 17 | 25 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 81 | 22 | 33 | 26 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksym Zabron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksym Zabron's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 85.3% | 55.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Zabron usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zabron usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zabron usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zabron usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Zabron usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zabron usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 72.2% | 41.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 13.0% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 13.0% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Maksym Zabron's chess games
All 156 games by Maksym Zabron in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 55 wins, 50 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E03 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Piotr Sygulski | 2,231 | Polish Team Championship 2026 Division 1 (Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski - I Liga) | D27 |
| Dec 2021 | Slawomir Chojnacki | 2,198 | ch-EU Rapid | D11 |
| Aug 2023 | Michal Demski | 2,097 | 59th Polanica Zdroj Open | B28 |
| Jun 2022 | Kamil Kaliszuk | 2,088 | 18th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | A67 |
| Aug 2024 | Krzysztof Madrawski | 2,078 | Wroclaw Open A 2024 | E44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,032 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,154 |
| 15th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,125 |
| ch-POL U17 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,790 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,963 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,965 |
| 59th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| 13th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,634 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksym Zabron's chess games?
156 games by Maksym Zabron, from Jul 2014 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 Zabron has played.
What does Maksym Zabron play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Maksym Zabron opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksym Zabron answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Maksym Zabron play as White?
As White, Maksym Zabron's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksym Zabron play as Black?
As Black, Maksym Zabron most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Maksym Zabron's FIDE rating?
Maksym Zabron is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Maksym Zabron played?
Our database contains 156 games by Maksym Zabron, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 50 draws, 51 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksym Zabron?
156 games by Maksym Zabron 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.