Prepare against Maxim Barko
Canada · World #48,180 classical · FIDE ID 2628988
When preparing against Maxim Barko, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (48%).
Our database contains 162 games by Maxim Barko, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Barko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Barko 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 | 1,900 | 1,926 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 71 | 23 | 68 | 43.8% |
| As White | 82 | 44 | 9 | 29 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 80 | 27 | 14 | 39 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Barko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Barko's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 80.5% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 12.2% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 62.1% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Barko usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Barko usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Barko usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Barko usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Barko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Barko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 52.8% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 48.1% | 26.9% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 44.4% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Maxim Barko's chess games
All 162 games by Maxim Barko in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 71 wins, 23 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Alain Tremblay | 2,129 | ch-Montreal CC | A46 |
| Jun 2013 | Daniel Boudreau | 2,085 | ch-Montreal CC | A43 |
| Jun 2013 | Leon De Vries | 2,049 | ch-Montreal CC | C06 |
| Nov 2018 | Stephane Jacquet | 1,982 | Montreal Mercredi 10 | D20 |
| Dec 2018 | Omar Nunez | 1,973 | Montreal Mercredi 11 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Mercredi 05 | 2019 | 24 | 14.5 | 1,932 |
| Montreal Mercredi 01 | 2019 | 21 | 9 | 1,801 |
| ch-Montreal CC | 2019 | 20 | 13 | 1,997 |
| Montreal Mercredi 10 | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,876 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 1,840 |
| Montreal Mercredi 11 | 2018 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,840 |
| Montreal Mercredi 04 | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 1,839 |
| Montreal Mercredi 08 | 2018 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,821 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Raul Nardone (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Barko's chess games?
162 games by Maxim Barko, from May 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 Barko has played.
What does Maxim Barko play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Maxim Barko opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Barko answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Maxim Barko play as White?
As White, Maxim Barko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Barko play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Barko most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Maxim Barko's FIDE rating?
Maxim Barko is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Maxim Barko played?
Our database contains 162 games by Maxim Barko, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 23 draws, 68 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Barko?
162 games by Maxim Barko 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.