Prepare against Maxim Alpin
FM · Russia · World #4,705 classical · FIDE ID 34261591
Our database contains 59 games by Maxim Alpin, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Alpin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Alpin 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 | 2,282 | 2,315 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,253 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,189 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 15 | 30 | 23.7% |
| As White | 29 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 17.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Alpin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Alpin's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 69.0% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 17.2% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 42.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Alpin usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Alpin usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e6 (60% of these games) — Alpin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Alpin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Alpin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 26.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Maxim Alpin's chess games
All 59 games by Maxim Alpin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Evgeniy Koryakin | 2,366 | Aeroflot Open A | B40 |
| Mar 2025 | Ilja Derjabin | 2,314 | Aeroflot Open A | D02 |
| Oct 2021 | Irina Baraeva | 2,223 | 28th Rostov on Don Rapid GP Stage | D44 |
| Jun 2022 | Varvara Saulina | 2,199 | Tuapse Open | A11 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexander Sharikov | 2,167 | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,150 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
| Aeroflot Open A | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2,182 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,040 |
| Olginka Orbit Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
| Tuapse Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 2,145 |
| 28th Rostov on Don Rapid GP Stage | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,133 |
| Voronezh Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Alpin's chess games?
59 games by Maxim Alpin, from Apr 2017 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 Maxim Alpin has played.
What does Maxim Alpin play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Maxim Alpin opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Alpin answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Maxim Alpin play as White?
As White, Maxim Alpin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Alpin play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Alpin most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Maxim Alpin's FIDE rating?
Maxim Alpin is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maxim Alpin played?
Our database contains 59 games by Maxim Alpin, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Alpin?
59 games by Maxim Alpin 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.