Prepare against Maxim Chetverik
IM · FIDE · World #32,091 classical · FIDE ID 4106784
When preparing against Maxim Chetverik, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Albin Countergambit as Black, 27.0% over 37 games.
Our database contains 1,088 games by Maxim Chetverik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Chetverik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Chetverik 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 | 1,974 | 2,413 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,258 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 2,272 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,088 | 454 | 338 | 296 | 41.7% |
| As White | 557 | 256 | 174 | 127 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 531 | 198 | 164 | 169 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Chetverik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Chetverik's side.
First moves as White (557 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 557 | 100.0% | 61.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Chetverik usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Chetverik usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Chetverik usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 172 | 62.5% | 49.4% |
| a6 | 76 | 27.6% | 69.1% |
| e5 | 21 | 7.6% | 38.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 80 | 50.3% | 46.3% |
| f5 | 58 | 36.5% | 54.3% |
| b5 | 10 | 6.3% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Maxim Chetverik's chess games
All 1,088 games by Maxim Chetverik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 454 wins, 338 draws, 296 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Indian Defense | 150 | 73/49/28 | 48.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 85 | 39/27/19 | 45.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 73 | 35/21/17 | 47.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 50 | 19/19/12 | 38.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 31 | 17/11/3 | 54.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 29 | 10/13/6 | 34.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 170 | 59/51/60 | 34.7% |
| A92 | Dutch Defense | 105 | 38/33/34 | 36.2% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 76 | 44/17/15 | 57.9% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 37 | 10/12/15 | 27.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 10/17/10 | 27.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 12/0/5 | 70.6% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,515 | chT2-RUS | D20 |
| Feb 2011 | Eckhard Schmittdiel | 2,492 | 16th Lienz Open | A90 |
| Feb 2006 | Mark D Tseitlin | 2,475 | 22nd Cappelle Open | E63 |
| Apr 2013 | Jean-Noel Riff | 2,467 | 31st Metz Open | B03 |
| Apr 2007 | Lev Gutman | 2,464 | 13th Werther Schloss Open A | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyongyos Matra Cup | 2004 | 44 | 31.5 | 2,403 |
| Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2000 | 35 | 19 | 2,355 |
| Erkel Memorial Open | 2001 | 35 | 20.5 | 2,351 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2005 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,273 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2005 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,291 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2001 | 25 | 19 | 2,436 |
| Gyongyos Open | 1996 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,371 |
| chT2-RUS | 2008 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,394 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Chetverik's chess games?
1,088 games by Maxim Chetverik, from Apr 2003 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 Maxim Chetverik has played.
What does Maxim Chetverik play on the first move as White?
Across 557 games with White in our database, Maxim Chetverik opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Chetverik answers 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...a6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...b5 (6% of games).
What openings does Maxim Chetverik play as White?
As White, Maxim Chetverik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (150 games, 48.7% win rate); Catalan (85 games, 45.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (73 games, 47.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 557 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Chetverik play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Chetverik most often plays: Alekhine Defense (170 games, 34.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (105 games, 36.2% win rate); St. George Defense (76 games, 57.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 531 games.
What is Maxim Chetverik's FIDE rating?
Maxim Chetverik is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Maxim Chetverik played?
Our database contains 1,088 games by Maxim Chetverik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 454 wins, 338 draws, 296 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Chetverik?
1,088 games by Maxim Chetverik 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.