Prepare against Maxim Dlugy
GM · United States · World #615 classical · FIDE ID 2000075
Our database contains 1,202 games by Maxim Dlugy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Dlugy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Dlugy 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 | 2,496 | 2,531 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,491 | 2,577 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,492 | 2,731 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,202 | 510 | 386 | 306 | 42.4% |
| As White | 616 | 283 | 204 | 129 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 586 | 227 | 182 | 177 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Dlugy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Dlugy's side.
First moves as White (616 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 596 | 96.8% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 12 | 1.9% | 79.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Dlugy usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Dlugy usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Dlugy usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 79.2% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dlugy usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Dlugy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Dlugy usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 151 | 61.4% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 61 | 24.8% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 34 | 13.8% | 48.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 136 | 72.0% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 48 | 25.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Maxim Dlugy's chess games
All 1,202 games by Maxim Dlugy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 510 wins, 386 draws, 306 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 136 | 74/32/30 | 54.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 66 | 24/24/18 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 57 | 34/15/8 | 59.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 47 | 18/22/7 | 38.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 44 | 23/15/6 | 52.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 37 | 12/14/11 | 32.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 11/18/6 | 31.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 26 | 13/10/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 116 | 48/38/30 | 41.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 86 | 32/24/30 | 37.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 43 | 15/18/10 | 34.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 42 | 16/17/9 | 38.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 33 | 14/5/14 | 42.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1999 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,751 | Internet Chess Club m2 g/5' | E11 |
| Jan 1988 | Garry Kasparov | 2,750 | Wch Blitz | E91 |
| Jan 2017 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,736 | Titled Tue | D20 |
| Jan 1993 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,710 | Wall Street 5' | D97 |
| Dec 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,696 | World Blitz 2024 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 204 | 132 | 2,558 |
| ch-USA | 1989 | 84 | 44.5 | 2,545 |
| New York Open | 1998 | 83 | 50 | 2,566 |
| Internet Chess Club m2 g/5' | 1999 | 27 | 6.5 | 2,543 |
| ch-USA Seniors | 2025 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,489 |
| Liepajas Rokade | 2006 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,583 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,504 |
| USA-ch m | 1991 | 20 | 10 | 2,536 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Joel Benjamin (20 games) · Aleksandar Indjic (17 games) · John Fedorowicz (14 games) · Nick De Firmian (12 games) · Dmitry Gurevich (12 games) · Sergey Kudrin (10 games) · Alexander Ivanov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Dlugy's chess games?
1,202 games by Maxim Dlugy, from Apr 2003 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 Dlugy has played.
What does Maxim Dlugy play on the first move as White?
Across 616 games with White in our database, Maxim Dlugy opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Dlugy answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Maxim Dlugy play as White?
As White, Maxim Dlugy's most-played openings in our database are: London System (136 games, 54.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (66 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (57 games, 59.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 616 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Dlugy play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Dlugy most often plays: Sicilian (116 games, 41.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (86 games, 37.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (43 games, 34.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 586 games.
What is Maxim Dlugy's FIDE rating?
Maxim Dlugy is currently rated 2,496 in classical chess, 2,491 in rapid and 2,492 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,531 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Maxim Dlugy played?
Our database contains 1,202 games by Maxim Dlugy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 510 wins, 386 draws, 306 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Dlugy?
1,202 games by Maxim Dlugy 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.