Prepare against Max Rusonik
FM · Canada · World #6,981 classical · FIDE ID 2619253
Our database contains 206 games by Max Rusonik, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Max Rusonik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Rusonik 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 | 2,225 | 2,262 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,945 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,209 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 85 | 52 | 69 | 41.3% |
| As White | 106 | 48 | 25 | 33 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 100 | 37 | 27 | 36 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Rusonik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Rusonik's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rusonik usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rusonik usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rusonik usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 89.3% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 53.1% | 47.1% |
| f5 | 10 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
Max Rusonik's chess games
All 206 games by Max Rusonik in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 85 wins, 52 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,515 | ch-Canadian Open | B94 |
| Mar 2022 | Mark Plotkin | 2,400 | Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-B | D02 |
| Jun 2021 | Victor Plotkin | 2,367 | Canadian Qual Online | C10 |
| Apr 2022 | Rohan Talukdar | 2,321 | Kingston Canada zt | B96 |
| Apr 2023 | Daniel Xu | 2,282 | ch-CAN | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN U20 | 2019 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2018 | 12 | 9 | 1,809 |
| Canadian Qual Online | 2021 | 11 | 2 | 2,108 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| Windsor NAYCC U10 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,704 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,063 |
| New York Summer 1000 GM IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| Toronto NAYCC U08 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Rusonik's chess games?
206 games by Max Rusonik, from Sep 2016 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 Max Rusonik has played.
What does Max Rusonik play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Max Rusonik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Rusonik answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Max Rusonik play as White?
As White, Max Rusonik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Rusonik play as Black?
As Black, Max Rusonik most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Max Rusonik's FIDE rating?
Max Rusonik is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Max Rusonik played?
Our database contains 206 games by Max Rusonik, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 52 draws, 69 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Rusonik?
206 games by Max Rusonik 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.