Prepare against Maxim Gavrilov
FM · Russia · World #11,486 classical · FIDE ID 24271454
When preparing against Maxim Gavrilov, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 30.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 504 games by Maxim Gavrilov, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Gavrilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Gavrilov 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 | 2,148 | 2,305 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,282 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,322 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 504 | 228 | 62 | 214 | 45.2% |
| As White | 254 | 114 | 38 | 102 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 250 | 114 | 24 | 112 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Gavrilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Gavrilov's side.
First moves as White (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 238 | 93.7% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.8% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gavrilov usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gavrilov usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Gavrilov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Gavrilov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gavrilov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Gavrilov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 87.2% | 55.9% |
| c6 | 10 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 62.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 26 | 37.7% | 40.4% |
Maxim Gavrilov's chess games
All 504 games by Maxim Gavrilov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 228 wins, 62 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 72 | 41/8/23 | 56.9% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 37 | 13/5/19 | 35.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 30 | 9/4/17 | 30.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 22/5/17 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 31 | 10/2/19 | 32.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,706 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jul 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,693 | Titled Tue Early | B53 |
| Jan 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Apr 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,649 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Apr 2024 | Alan Pichot | 2,644 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 360 | 190 | 2,304 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,150 |
| chT-RUS U14 final | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,749 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,320 |
| Kaliningrad Amateur U20 | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 1,754 |
| Rogachev Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,103 |
| Orsha GM 12 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Gavrilov's chess games?
504 games by Maxim Gavrilov, from Jan 2017 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 Gavrilov has played.
What does Maxim Gavrilov play on the first move as White?
Across 254 games with White in our database, Maxim Gavrilov opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Gavrilov answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Maxim Gavrilov play as White?
As White, Maxim Gavrilov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (72 games, 56.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 254 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Gavrilov play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Gavrilov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Maxim Gavrilov's FIDE rating?
Maxim Gavrilov is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Maxim Gavrilov played?
Our database contains 504 games by Maxim Gavrilov, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 62 draws, 214 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Gavrilov?
504 games by Maxim Gavrilov 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.