Prepare against Maxim Bekker
FM · Russia · World #18,659 classical · FIDE ID 4172205
Our database contains 45 games by Maxim Bekker, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Bekker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Bekker 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 | 2,069 | 2,309 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,255 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,289 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 23 | 9 | 11 | 51.1% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Bekker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Bekker's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 56.0% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Bekker usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bekker usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bekker usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bekker usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Bekker usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Bekker usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 90.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Maxim Bekker's chess games
All 45 games by Maxim Bekker in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Jul 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: 23 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Valery Grechihin | 2,294 | Belaya Kalitva | A12 |
| Oct 2007 | Boris Malasaj | 2,266 | Belaya Kalitva | D36 |
| Oct 2007 | Petr Lukjanchenkov | 2,231 | Belaya Kalitva | E32 |
| Oct 2007 | Aleksey Kupriyanov | 2,228 | Belaya Kalitva | A52 |
| Aug 2008 | Artur Arzamastsev | 2,184 | Sukhumi Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belaya Kalitva | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,406 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,090 |
| Sukhumi Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-Rostov Region Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,173 |
| 8th Leiden Open A | 2014 | 7 | 6 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Bekker's chess games?
45 games by Maxim Bekker, from Jan 2008 to Jul 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 Bekker has played.
What does Maxim Bekker play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Maxim Bekker opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Bekker answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Maxim Bekker play as White?
As White, Maxim Bekker's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Bekker play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Bekker most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Maxim Bekker's FIDE rating?
Maxim Bekker is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Maxim Bekker played?
Our database contains 45 games by Maxim Bekker, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Bekker?
45 games by Maxim Bekker 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.