Prepare against Maxim Farberov
United States · World #14,291 classical · FIDE ID 2070944
Our database contains 140 games by Maxim Farberov, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Farberov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Farberov 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 | 2,113 | 2,133 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,923 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 56 | 20 | 64 | 40.0% |
| As White | 70 | 28 | 12 | 30 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 70 | 28 | 8 | 34 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Farberov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Farberov's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 94.3% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Farberov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Farberov usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Farberov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Farberov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Farberov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 70.0% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 30.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Maxim Farberov's chess games
All 140 games by Maxim Farberov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 56 wins, 20 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | David Gavrilescu | 2,524 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Apr 2024 | Aksel Bu Kvaloy | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | C70 |
| Mar 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| Mar 2024 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | B32 |
| Nov 2025 | Nikola Kanov | 2,418 | 15th London Classic Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 85 | 42.5 | 2,271 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,181 |
| 15th London Classic Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,229 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,778 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,102 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,895 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Open 02 | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,140 |
| 49th Sitges Open | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Farberov's chess games?
140 games by Maxim Farberov, from Jul 2021 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 Farberov has played.
What does Maxim Farberov play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Maxim Farberov opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Farberov answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Maxim Farberov play as White?
As White, Maxim Farberov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Farberov play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Farberov most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Maxim Farberov's FIDE rating?
Maxim Farberov is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Maxim Farberov played?
Our database contains 140 games by Maxim Farberov, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 20 draws, 64 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Farberov?
140 games by Maxim Farberov 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.